Before drawing a garden, learn to look at it
Where does the sun reach? Which view should stay open? A notebook of observations can reveal the qualities of a setting before a single plant has been chosen.
Read the noteNotes from the garden.
Ideas for looking more closely at an outdoor space and approaching a project with useful questions. Materials, plants and seasons explored through practical design choices.
A terrace that feels like another room
Clear routes, well-placed shade and planters in proportion: the choices that help an outdoor area become a natural extension of the spaces you already enjoy.
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Designing a garden beyond its flowers
Bark, foliage, seed heads and evergreen structure can give a garden presence in different seasons. The colour of its flowers is only one part of the story.
Read the noteEvery garden begins with an idea.
Tell us about your space, your routines and what you would like to change.