Trees are a serious issue, so to speak. I don’t take placing a tree light-heartedly as it takes trees many years, often decades, to mature...

Sunshine is a wonderful thing! Unfortunately, I can’t take very much of it without sunburn. That’s one of the reasons why I always...

I don't know about you, but sounds are vital to me. I get refreshed by the sound of birdsong and uplifting music, and the same goes with opposite...

Do you know the feeling? You have been happy with the situation, and then there will be something that will change everything. It starts to annoy...

Some gardens have challenging microclimates. One of them is very windy situations. The wind dries the soil and gives physical challenges to the...

If you are not planting flowering perennials on your site because it’s windy, you’re missing out!

The truth is, you can plant flowers...

Often you hear that it's impossible to create a beautiful garden as the site is too shady. Is it so? 

Shade may limit some functions that you...

Making a significant change doesn't always need to be such a strenuous thing. Sometimes you can make an impact with a lighter and more affordable...

Want to redesign your outdoor living area to make it more comfortable and use it more?

Of course, you do!

The secret to using your garden more...

Have you got a garden backing into a wooded area? The forest can feel like a very dominant feature rising to the heights just behind your...

If I asked you, are you using and enjoying your existing terrace - what would you answer? Maybe you're using it less than you would like to? An...

You might be thinking, what am I missing? Why my garden looks so … uh… uninteresting? I see you, and I get you. To create...