Garden Design

After the recent heatwave, it would be difficult for even the staunchest climate-change denier to ignore the fact that our climate is most definitely being affected by global warming. The record June temperatures and the increasingly hot years are becoming steadily more frequent, as shown in this heat changing graph below of my local area […]

As we swelter in the June heatwave, the lure of our gardens at the end of a long hot day is extremely tempting. But are you coming home to a welcoming, beautiful space – or a bedraggled collection of old pots with dead garden centre flowers in them, and last year’s mildewed cushions on a

Spring has firmly arrived, and with it, the unmistakable energy of the growing season. In the Three Shires (Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire) this is the month when our gardens truly wake up, and for those who are beginning a home renovation or extension, it is also a critical window for garden design. If you are

February is a revealing month for the Worcestershire garden. As the lush distractions of summer remain dormant, the structural bones of our outdoor spaces are laid bare. For many residents, particularly those in the county’s recent new-build developments or the more compact Victorian townhouses of Worcester and Droitwich, this is the time of year when

As the frost settles across the Malvern Hills and the Cotswold escarpment, it might seem counterintuitive to be thinking about alfresco dining and garden parties. However, as a designer, I find this quiet winter season to be the most creative and strategic time of the year. It is what I call the “Golden Window” –

As the days get shorter and the mercury dips, it’s easy to pack away our gardening gloves and declare our outdoor space “closed for winter.” But don’t be so hasty – your garden doesn’t have to be a no-go zone just because it’s a bit chilly. With a few clever tweaks and a change of

As the days get shorter and the leaves turn a stunning mix of gold and crimson, most of us are ready to get cosy indoors. But here is a little secret: autumn is the absolute best time to start planning your dream garden. Do not wait until garden designers are booked up in the spring

There is a gentle magic to a British Autumn. The air turns crisp, the days shorten, and our gardens, once a riot of summer colour, begin to wind down. It is a natural time to want to retreat indoors, but I am here to tell you that autumn is one of the most exciting and

So, you want a water feature in your garden – but you’ve got a few questions? I’m here to help answer them and solve all your watery worries! 1. Will I be able to maintain it easily? If you’re not sure how to properly maintain a water feature, there are services which will do this