What to do in your garden in April
Here are some jobs to do just now in the ornamental garden:- – Scrape away a layer of old compost of permanently potted plants and top dress with fresh compost; – Cut back perennials left with top growth over the winter; – Divide overcrowded clumps of herbaceous perennials and replant them; – Prepare ground for […]
April’s plant of the month
Primula denticulata or the drumstick primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, with a rosette of simple leaves, with dense rounded head of flowers in pink, deep purple or white with a yellow eye on an erect stem. They like any aspect or soil and will grow in full sun or partial shade. They are […]
How much does a garden makeover cost?
When I visit clients for the first time, the inevitable question comes up ‘How much does a garden makeover cost?’ This is a difficult question to answer as each of our garden design projects are bespoke to the client’s requirements. BUT you should have a budget in mind at the outset when first talking to […]
Best of Houzz 2022 Customer Services Award
We are pleased to announce we have won a Best Of Houzz 2022 award for Customer Service – the second year in a row! This award is allocated by Houzz to service-oriented professionals as a sign of their commitment to excellence. Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design has a worldwide community of […]
The problem with artificial grass
In March 2019 the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) took a stand against the widespread use of plastics in gardens by banning artificial lawns and plants from all of its advertising and sponsorship. You may be asking why? Here are 10 reasons:- Artificial lawns are made of plastic – mainly unrecyclable polyurethane and polyethylene – […]
Plants for winter structure
A question which I am often asked at my consultations is ‘what can I grow in my garden in North East Scotland which will look good all year round?’ Many people would like to emulate the show gardens at Chelsea Flower Show (wouldn’t we all?!) but many plants featured there will not survive a winter […]
What to do in your garden in November
It’s November! Here are some gardening jobs for the month:- – Plant bare root roses, trees and hedging (much cheaper than their potted equivalent); – Plant strawberry runners in containers and baskets to overwinter for next year; – Sow micro salad leaves for germinating on the window sill; – Harvest autumn fruit raspberries; – Plant […]
Shortlisted for Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2021
We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Garden Design Company category for the 2021 Pro Landscaper Business Awards. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients, contractors, nurseries and suppliers. Without them it wouldn’t have been possible to achieve this level of recognition from our […]
Best of Houzz 2021 Customer Services Award
We are honoured to have won a Best Of Houzz 2021 award for Customer Service. This award is allocated by Houzz to service-oriented professionals as a sign of their commitment to excellence. Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design has a worldwide community of over 40 million homeowners, home design enthusiasts and professional […]
Why use a professional garden designer?
A garden designer does not just draw pretty pictures and faff about with some plants. It’s a real profession! Would you build a house without an architect? No! Like architects, garden designers can survey your garden and design it with suitable materials and plants to get the best results for the right price. The only […]
