Garden Advice & How-To Guides
Lonstone Products Now Handmade By Westminster Stone
A selected range of Lonstone products are now being handmade by Westminster Stone based in Shropshire. Gardenstone ...
Read moreHow to design with outdoor terracotta tiles
How to design with outdoor terracotta tiles. Terracotta tiles have been used outdoors since Roman times. The ...
Read moreGarden brick design ideas
Garden brick design ideas. The humble brick is such a versatile product and has been used widely in UK gardens for ...
Read moreDesign with cobblestone setts
Design with cobblestone setts. Throughout the ages cobblestone setts have been used as a paving material. They ...
Read moreKitchen garden design ideas
Kitchen garden design ideas. The kitchen garden is often associated with large country estates, where formal beds ...
Read moreGarden path ideas
Garden path ideas. It is so easy to overlook the design of your garden path and only consider the direction of ...
Read moreBuild raised beds for planting that last
Build raised beds for planting that last. Growing your own vegetables is increasing in popularity in the UK. The ...
Read moreHow to use patterns in patio design
How to use patterns in patio design. Throughout the ages you can see how patterns have been used in design. No ...
Read moreFrench inspired garden ideas
French inspired garden ideas are a wonderful blend of formal Italian and rural rustic French charm. I was prompted ...
Read moreHow to create a Mediterranean garden
Many of us have a love for the Mediterranean culture and certainly the weather! Why not create a piece of the ...
Read more5 Front garden path ideas
The front garden path is an important part of your overall home and garden design. It is often said, first ...
Read moreCreate a place of sanctuary in your garden
My recent visit to Gardeners World Live June 2019 reminded me of our need to create a place of sanctuary in our ...
Read moreHow to choose the right paving material for your patio
Choosing the right paving material for your patio is a key decision to make and given the wide choice available, ...
Read moreFront garden ideas
It is so easy to overlook our front garden. Yet, is the first thing people will see when visiting your home, or ...
Read moreVictorian town house garden
A large number of the homes in the UK are traditional Victorian Town Houses. Typically the property will have a ...
Read moreHow to create a cottage garden
In the late 19th Century it became popular to create a cottage garden packed full of colour and charm. The ...
Read moreHow to create a split level patio
You may have a natural slope in your garden or just wish to create different levels to add interest, so why not ...
Read morePath Edgings Ideas
Do paths always need edging? The short answer to this question would be no, however, path edging not only looks ...
Read moreHow to create a low maintenance garden
There is no such thing as a NO maintenance garden, but you can with careful design and product selection create a ...
Read morePlanning your garden
Planning your own garden can be challenging, but enormously rewarding. Whether you have recently moved to a new ...
Read moreHerringbone pattern for patio or path
The Herringbone pattern is most commonly used for block paving driveways, pathways and parquet flooring. However, ...
Read moreIdeas for Patio border
For many, me included a well chosen patio border for your paving helps complete the patio design. A patio border ...
Read moreHow to make the most of a small patio
I was reminded recently, that for some people it can be a real challenge to make the most of a small patio space, ...
Read moreHow to design garden steps
I have enjoyed visiting a large number of gardens over the years and I have been struck how much the design of ...
Read moreHow to get your patio ready for Spring
Spring is fast approaching and it will not be long before a warm dry day arrives and we will want to be enjoying ...
Read moreHow to use formal design in your own garden
It is easy to think formal garden design is only suitable for large country estates such as Blenheim palace, ...
Read moreHow to lay a circular patio
The circle has been a popular design feature throughout the ages and perhaps it is the perfect symmetry of circles ...
Read moreHow to create a Serpentine Path
The serpentine path is a wonderful solution when you want an exciting and dynamic path to wind it’s way ...
Read moreHow to design a stepping stone path
A stepping stone path is designed to be visually pleasing, to lead you on an unhurried journey through your garden, ...
Read moreHow to build a small garden wall
Walling blocks are ideal for creating a raised bed, enclosing a patio area, garden steps or building a bbq. ...
Read moreHow to add colour to your patio
In recent years patios are largely Grey or Beige. Although there is nothing wrong with this, in fact our best ...
Read moreCreate the perfect patio
Before I start, I must bring to your attention that it was an article written in a Saturday newspaper by Stephen ...
Read moreCreating intimate spaces in your garden
Over the summer I have really enjoyed visiting a variety of gardens from grand stately homes to small cosy ...
Read moreHow to make a small garden look bigger
How to make a small garden look bigger is possible by careful thought and good garden design. A small garden can ...
Read moreAssessing your garden
In choosing the right paving for your patio it is useful to assess your garden, and achieve a balance between your ...
Read moreChoosing the right patio paving stone
Choosing the right patio paving stone for your garden is clearly a matter of taste and budget. You need to consider ...
Read morePaving Laying Guide
The laying guide is intended to be a guide only for a standard patio (not porcelain paving) and we would always ...
Read moreCaring for your patio
Avoid using power washers and chemical cleaners especially on reconstituted stone paving. Use a stiff broom and ...
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