Autumn is not the end of the gardening year. It is the beginning of the next one. For trees, shrubs, hedging and many herbaceous perennials, planting during autumn gives the landscape something that spring planting simply cannot replicate: time. Time for roots to settle quietly into the soil. Time for rainfall to penetrate the ground. Time for plants to establish before they are asked to produce leaves, flowers and new growth.

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

This landscape design proposal seeks to harmonise the raw, untamed beauty of the countryside with the sophisticated, functional needs of a multi-generational family. The vision is a ‘modern-shabby chic’ sanctuary: A space that feels lived-in and timeless, utilising a curated palette of cream, deep forest greens, and oxidised rusty reds.

A quick and easy understanding of how we combat 'difficult' outlook gardens into an emerald oasis

The relationship between balance and proportion in garden design