Kate Charles

Binomial - Anthemis ‘E.C.Buxton’

Decoding the Secret Language of Plants: A Look at Binomial Nomenclature

Flowers, Garden Design, Plants / By

As a garden designer, I’m passionate about creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. But beyond the aesthetics, there’s a whole world of fascinating detail hidden within the plants I use. Have you ever wondered about those long, often Latin-sounding names attached to each plant? These aren’t just fancy labels; they’re part of a universal system …

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Kate Charles Garden Design - Courtyard Garden

The Art of the Slow Bloom: Why Your Garden Design Can Take 6 Months

Behind the Scenes, Garden Design / By

Hello garden lovers! You’re here because you’re dreaming of a truly transformative outdoor space, and that’s exactly what I love to create. But you might also be wondering why the design process can sometimes take around six months. Well, it’s not because I’m sipping tea and admiring the Hemerocallis (though I do enjoy that occasionally!). …

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Kate Charles Garden Design - Courtyard Pizza Oven Entertaining Garden

5 ways in which having a garden designed will save you time and money

Garden Design, Garden Inspiration / By

Perhaps you have thought about having your garden designed, but weren’t convinced that it would be worth it. Not so! It will absolutely be the best investment you can make in your outside space. With some pictures of gorgeous gardens to inspire you! 1. You won’t waste money at the garden centre on plants that …

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Kate Charles Garden Design -New lawn 2 weeks on

Why have a lawn?

Garden Inspiration / By

There’s been a lot of talk on the Internet about whether to have a lawn. It’s an ecological desert, it takes a lot of fertilisers and effort to keep it looking pristine. There are lots of seemingly logical arguments against having a lawn. And I understand all of those arguments – I don’t actually agree …

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Kate Charles Garden Design - Grown up Garden - Water Featue

6 ways to update your garden once the children have grown up

Garden Design, Garden Inspiration / By

If the new school year has started you thinking about a garden without children in it –even if you’re not quite there yet, read on for some tips and ideas about how to reclaim your precious outdoor space –just for you (and maybe the occasional grandchild –eventually). 1. Reduce the lawn size -mowing the lawn …

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Kate Charles Garden Design - The design incorporated a lawn with planting, and two separate seating areas – this did develop during the concepting process.

Sunny Garden

Portfolio / By

Sunny Garden Before Building work was completed but the garden was left unfortunately unusable. Overall Design Concept Concept render of the stepping stones gave way to a larger lawn in the final design. Looking across the garden from the left hand sideThe design incorporated a lawn with planting, and two separate seating areas – this …

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Kate Charles Garden Design -The CorTen Steel fountain bowl greets the visitor on entering the garden

Stream Garden

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Stream Garden Before A lovely open, sunny country garden, but not suitable for the client’s needs Overall Design Concept Retain the central lawn, but add in paths, views, focal points, and features of interest. Create a stunning showpiece garden with exuberant, contemporary planting where the clients could entertain family and friends and enjoy all year …

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