A practical guide to the different types of garden lighting, where to use them, and how to keep an existing lighting scheme performing beautifully.

Automation should not, however, mean switching the system on in April and forgetting about it until October. Seasonal adjustment remains important. A system operating during cool, wet weather at the same rate as it does through a July heatwave can waste significant quantities of water and potentially damage plants.

Every newly planted tree, shrub, perennial and hedge must establish a functioning root system within its new soil before it can properly support the growth we see above ground. During this establishment period, water is one of the most important factors determining whether a planting scheme simply survives or develops into the healthy, resilient landscape it was designed to become.

Creating a new garden should be an exciting experience. Whether you are redesigning a small courtyard, restoring an established country garden or transforming an uninspiring outdoor space into somewhere completely personal, there is a great deal to look forward to. However, garden design is also an investment, and occasionally a client may feel that something has not gone quite as expected.