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Really excited to share this design we’ve recently completed!
This is a design that works around some major existing features, such as the pool, pond and mature trees. Large planting areas surround the curved deck and will be filled with edible perennials.
Patchy lawn under the mature trees will be replaced with woodland understory planting.
Other features include an informal fire pit area nestled amongst coppiced hazels with bespoke curved seating.
The garden will create focal points that are viewed from the house and will use subtle lighting throughout.
Just working on the technical details and planting scheme at the moment. Can’t wait to share more as it develops 🪴
If anyone needs their garden designed, do get in touch! We’re taking bookings for 2025/2026.
Really excited to share this design we’ve recently completed!
This is a design that works around some major existing features, such as the pool, pond and mature trees. Large planting areas surround the curved deck and will be filled with edible perennials.
Patchy lawn under the mature trees will be replaced with woodland understory planting.
Other features include an informal fire pit area nestled amongst coppiced hazels with bespoke curved seating.
The garden will create focal points that are viewed from the house and will use subtle lighting throughout.
Just working on the technical details and planting scheme at the moment. Can’t wait to share more as it develops 🪴
If anyone needs their garden designed, do get in touch! We’re taking bookings for 2025/2026.
Some ramblings from my dog walk today, enjoying the winter sun!
What do you all have planned for Spring this year?...
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Stunning winter containers 🪴
Everyone thinks there’s not much gardening to be done now and that gardens can’t look good in January, but no matter what size garden you have, you can make one of these!
Hope you enjoy the video. Comment and let me know what you’d like to see next 🙌
Everyone thinks there’s not much gardening to be done now and that gardens can’t look good in January, but no matter what size garden you have, you can make one of these!
Hope you enjoy the video. Comment and let me know what you’d like to see next 🙌
I’ve had such an unbelievable year with work thanks to lot’s of amazing people. Here’s a few highlights that I wanted to share! I can’t name everyone that I’ve worked with but you’re all awesome and it has been a pleasure🥂.
1. @bbctheoneshow visiting our Chelsea Garden 2. Becoming an ambassador for @rethinkmentalillness 3. Working with @alantitchmarshmbe on @itvloveyourweekend 4. Our RHS Chelsea build crew 5. Our RHS Chelsea Planting team 6. @benjaminrichardpope A team on Garden Rescue
Big shout out to @sidhillecogardens, my old friend and co-designer of our gold medal winning Chelsea Garden with. Absolute dream team!
So many more moments I could share! Hope everyone’s had an amazing Christmas 🎄
I’ve had such an unbelievable year with work thanks to lot’s of amazing people. Here’s a few highlights that I wanted to share! I can’t name everyone that I’ve worked with but you’re all awesome and it has been a pleasure🥂.
1. @bbctheoneshow visiting our Chelsea Garden 2. Becoming an ambassador for @rethinkmentalillness 3. Working with @alantitchmarshmbe on @itvloveyourweekend 4. Our RHS Chelsea build crew 5. Our RHS Chelsea Planting team 6. @benjaminrichardpope A team on Garden Rescue
Big shout out to @sidhillecogardens, my old friend and co-designer of our gold medal winning Chelsea Garden with. Absolute dream team!
So many more moments I could share! Hope everyone’s had an amazing Christmas 🎄...
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I can’t believe so many amazing things have happened in one year!
Here’s two clips from every month to sum it all up 📷
From winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show with @sidhillecogardens, doing even more TV work and building lot’s of beautiful gardens. It is all thanks to some amazing people and I’m so glad I get to share a lot of these experiences with them.
I can’t believe so many amazing things have happened in one year!
Here’s two clips from every month to sum it all up 📷
From winning gold at Chelsea Flower Show with @sidhillecogardens, doing even more TV work and building lot’s of beautiful gardens. It is all thanks to some amazing people and I’m so glad I get to share a lot of these experiences with them.
It’s not too late to plant your bulbs even though it’s Christmas! I always leave it too late but they will come up next year.
Key things to remember: 🌱Bigger bulbs at the base and work up to the smaller sizes 🌱make sure your pot can drain - bulbs don’t like soggy feet 🌱general rule is plant 3 times the bulbs depth 🌱just stick ‘em in and don’t over think it!
You can try lots of different bulb combinations, just have some fun with it and experiment. I’m using what I’ve got left over this year but it should make a beautiful display.
It’s not too late to plant your bulbs even though it’s Christmas! I always leave it too late but they will come up next year.
Key things to remember: 🌱Bigger bulbs at the base and work up to the smaller sizes 🌱make sure your pot can drain - bulbs don’t like soggy feet 🌱general rule is plant 3 times the bulbs depth 🌱just stick ‘em in and don’t over think it!
You can try lots of different bulb combinations, just have some fun with it and experiment. I’m using what I’ve got left over this year but it should make a beautiful display.