Rogerstone Gardens

This is one of this year’s designs for a suburban garden near Blackwood in South Wales.  The original space, although a great size,  lacked function and definition so we created a design which unified and maximised the space with sweeping curves rippling out from the circular deck.  A new patio and barbecue area with herb garden was added adjacent [...]

Tags: contemporary, deciduous, dining, evergreen, garden design, shrub, site visit

Slow growing and gorgeous the Magnolia stellata is a perfect specimen for a small garden.  The beautiful white flowers appear in early spring before the bright green leaves.  If you get close, you’ll be able to catch it’s scent. Contrast it against a dark evergreen background either in a border or a large container.  It [...]

Tags: deciduous, favourite plants, low maintenance, pink, shrub, specimen plants, spring, white