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Herb gardens don’t have to take up much space

Here’s a pair of containers that we supplied for a client’s terrace – right outside the kitchen door – perfect for cooking!  Although the containers are only a metre wide and 30cms deep we were able to fit the following hardy herbs in there. Bay Curly leaf parsley Flat leaf parsley Chives Oregano Thyme Lemon [...]

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New Design – Garden Room Garden

Here’s a garden we designed which was built and planted last year. The client had built a contemporary glass garden room and wanted a space built adjacent to it to provide a focal point and an entertaining space.  We’ll be back later in the year to take photos of it in full bloom. You can [...]

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New Design – High Terrace Garden

Another new design added to the website.  This one is a Newport garden that was originally two levels, unfortunately the upper level was over 3 metres higher than the patio.  The design maximised the upper level creating over 100 square metres of level lawn.  The lower patio design featured a sweeping set of steps and [...]

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New Design – Knot Garden with Holly Standards

We’re finally getting around to adding some more recent designs to our gallery.  Here’s a knot garden that we put in for a client last year along the front of their contemporary house in Cardiff.  We’re pleased how it is establishing. Knot Gardens are great as they are low maintenance (trim once or twice a [...]

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The Modern Japanese Garden

This book presents a set of recently built gardens not seen before outside Japan. The styles are varying but inspirational (with the odd avant garde example).  The photography is excellent and accompanying text with occasional plans and visualisations gives an insight into some of the new ideas of what can constitute a garden in a [...]

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