Designing a Garden for Outdoor Living
- 04 October 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Outdoor living elements in a garden can transform the space into a functional, inviting extension of your home. These elements combine comfort, practicality, and aesthetics to create a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle
Garden Jobs in October
- 01 October 2024
- Andrew Jordan
In October we often get night frosts and clear sunny days, this helps to intensify the colours in the leaves of trees and shrubs, so autumn colours can be at their best this month. But make the most of them as they pass very quickly.
Designing an Arts and Crafts Garden
- 20 September 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Designing an Arts and Crafts garden requires a blend of structured formality, naturalistic planting, and a strong connection between the garden and its surroundings.
Designing a Japanese Garden
- 05 September 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Japanese gardens are known for their simplicity, balance, and symbolism. Each element in a Japanese garden plays a crucial role in creating a harmonious and meditative space. Designing a Japanese garden is an art form that requires careful attention to detail, balance, and symbolism. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a tranquil and beautiful Japanese garden
Garden Jobs in September
- 01 September 2024
- Andrew Jordan
This month heralds the start of autumn. Although the days may be getting shorter and temperatures cooler, there is still plenty of interest in the garden, with hints of autumn colour to come.
Gardens for the Senses
- 01 September 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Gardens are not merely patches of land adorned with flowers and greenery; they are vibrant ecosystems teeming with life that offer a multitude of sensory experiences.
The Joy of Walking Barefoot in the Garden
- 24 August 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Walking barefoot in the garden isn't just about connecting with nature; it's a practice that can nourish our body, mind, and soul in countless ways.
Forest Bathing
- 16 August 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Forest bathing, known as "Shinrin-yoku" in Japanese, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in a forest environment to enhance well-being.
The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
- 11 August 2024
- Andrew Jordan
How nature positively impacts our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Garden Jobs in August
- 01 August 2024
- Andrew Jordan
List of jobs to do in the garden in the month of August. What to prune, train, sow and other garden maintenance jobs. Also suggestions for lovely gardens to visit this month.
Making the Most of your Outdoor Space
- 08 July 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Make the most of your outdoor space with a variety of ideas, including seating, lighting, water features, wildlife and herbs.
Outdoor Living Trends
- 05 July 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Outdoor living spaces can be enjoyed year-round, whether its for entertaining guests or just relaxing with family and friends.
Garden Jobs in July
- 01 July 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Here are some jobs to be getting on with in the garden during the month of July. Also some suggestions for lovely gardens to visit.
Garden Jobs in June
- 01 June 2024
- Andrew Jordan
List of jobs to do in the garden in the month of June. What to plant, what to prune and train, what to sow and other garden maintenance jobs.
Garden Jobs in May
- 01 May 2024
- Andrew Jordan
List of jobs to do in the garden in the month of May. What to plant, what to prune and train, what to sow and other garden maintenance jobs.
Garden Jobs in April
- 01 April 2024
- Andrew Jordan
With March being one of the coldest on record it hardly feels like Spring right now. Normally this is one of the most exciting months as the garden suddenly begins to look green and vibrant.
Garden Jobs in March
- 01 March 2024
- Andrew Jordan
A list of jobs to do in the garden during March, from lawn maintenance, planting, pruning to sowing vegetables. Also some suggestions for lovely gardens to visit.
Garden Jobs in February
- 01 February 2024
- Andrew Jordan
Spring is on its way! With a noticeable difference in the length of daylight there is a sense that a new season is just around the corner. Buds are beginning to swell and early spring-flowering bulbs will be in show towards the end of the month. Plenty of encouragement for us to get outside and start to think about what we need to do in the garden this year.
Garden Jobs in January
- 01 January 2024
- Andrew Jordan
List of jobs to do in the garden during January, from protecting your plants, planting bare root trees and shrubs to pruning.
Garden Design Consultation
- 25 December 2023
- Andrew Jordan
Are you bored with your current outdoor space? Have you inherited a bit of a jungle and need some inspiration? If this is the case a one-off garden design consultation may be the perfect solution…
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