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Meet the Team: Ben

Our Meet the Team series starts with Ben — the person who turns awkward spaces, tricky briefs, and “we don’t really know what we want” conversations into beautifully considered gardens. From first sketch to final planting, he’s involved in every stage, making sure ideas don’t just look good on paper, but actually work in real life.

We asked Ben a few questions to find out what really shapes his approach to garden design, and where it all began.

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Sustainability in the Garden: How to Do Better🌍

April 22nd marked this years Earth Day but in our eyes we believe this shouldn’t be limited to one day a year, and every day we should be making small but impactful changes to our gardening habits and practices.

Here is a round up of some key focusses you can try which will go a long way.

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Why Spring is the Best Time to Plan a Garden Redesign

For gardeners, March 1st marks the first day of meteorological spring. It also signals the start of outdoor preparation, such as soil improvement, pruning, and early planting and sowing. It couldn't be a more exciting time of year for the garden and it’s also the perfect moment to start planning your garden design project.

Here’s why getting in touch early makes a big difference.


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3 tulips for a colourful spring

Tulips are fantastic plants for bringing a burst of late spring and early summer colour, and work very well when timed to flower in sequence, but with some overlap of flowering time.

We've put together a great selection of 3 bulbs that will provide 6 weeks of stylish colour for springtime.

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How to Choose Natural Stone Paving

Which natural stone should I choose for my patio? We’ve put together a helpful guide covering the main concerns people raise when researching natural stone paving.

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