Garden Advice & How-To Guides

How to design with outdoor terracotta tiles

How to design with outdoor terracotta tiles. Terracotta tiles have been used outdoors since Roman times. The ...

Garden brick design ideas

Garden brick design ideas. The humble brick is such a versatile product and has been used widely in UK gardens for ...

Design with cobblestone setts

Design with cobblestone setts. Throughout the ages cobblestone setts have been used as a paving material. They ...

Kitchen garden design ideas

Kitchen garden design ideas. The kitchen garden is often associated with large country estates, where formal beds ...

Garden path ideas

Garden path ideas. It is so easy to overlook the design of your garden path and only consider the direction of ...

Build 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 ...

How 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 ...

French inspired garden ideas

French inspired garden ideas are a wonderful blend of formal Italian and rural rustic French charm. I was prompted ...

How 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 ...

5 Front garden path ideas

The front garden path is an important part of your overall home and garden design. It is often said, first ...

Create 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 ...

How 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, ...

Front garden ideas

It is so easy to overlook our front garden. Yet, is the first thing people will see when visiting your home, or ...

Victorian town house garden

A large number of the homes in the UK are traditional Victorian Town Houses. Typically the property will have a ...

How 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 ...

How 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 ...

Path Edgings Ideas

Do paths always need edging? The short answer to this question would be no, however, path edging not only looks ...

How 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 ...

Planning your garden

Planning your own garden can be challenging, but enormously rewarding. Whether you have recently moved to a new ...

Herringbone pattern for patio or path

The Herringbone pattern is most commonly used for block paving driveways, pathways and parquet flooring. However, ...

Ideas for Patio border

For many, me included a well chosen patio border for your paving helps complete the patio design. A patio border ...

How 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, ...

How 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 ...

How 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 ...

How 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, ...

How 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 ...

How 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 ...

How 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, ...

How 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. ...

How 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 ...

Create the perfect patio

Before I start, I must bring to your attention that it was an article written in a Saturday newspaper by Stephen ...

Creating intimate spaces in your garden

Over the summer I have really enjoyed visiting a variety of gardens from grand stately homes to small cosy ...

How 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 ...

Assessing your garden

In choosing the right paving for your patio it is useful to assess your garden, and achieve a balance between your ...

Choosing 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 ...

Paving Laying Guide

The laying guide is intended to be a guide only for a standard patio (not porcelain paving) and we would always ...

Caring for your patio

Avoid using power washers and chemical cleaners especially on reconstituted stone paving. Use a stiff broom and ...