What is a focal point and 5 reasons why you should have one? Firstly, what is a focal point? If you look the word focal up in a thesaurus, it says; principal, pivotal, central, crucial, important and main.  Indoors a focal point may well be a TV, a fire place or a picture, or a...Read More

New Extension vs Old Tired Garden If you are adding a new extension to your home then hopefully it will be everything you dreamt of: plenty of light and space, a smart kitchen, the latest gadgets, mood lighting and a comfy family sitting area. However, have you considered the impact your ‘old’ garden will have...Read More

How to turn a patch of grass into a well balanced garden Creating a good well balanced garden isn’t rocket science, but it does have a formula of sorts that is worth bearing in mind when you are trying to improve your own garden.  Here are some top tips for great garden design, and tools a...Read More

Less is more, How to simplify your garden for retirement. This garden is owned by an active couple who love gardening, theatre, dancing and the arts. They had recently ordered a summer house to be used as a painting studio, and knew that the garden would need to be altered to make space for it. At the...Read More

Planting for a Riverside Garden. A small terraced garden with riverside planting overlooking the River Wey. The client wanted to improve the border running along her neighbour’s fence line as well as have some permanent all year round interest for her pots.  An extension had recently been built next door, which led to the uninteresting...Read More