Design 3 April 2026 12 min read
Garden Design Principles for the UK
Learn the core garden design principles that professionals use. Covers proportion, structure, colour theory, and seasonal interest for UK gardens.
Features and Structures
Decking, pergolas, water features, garden rooms, and outdoor kitchens — the hard landscaping that transforms a garden.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Create a Sunken Garden UK
How to create a sunken garden in the UK. Covers excavation, retaining walls, drainage, planting, costs, and step-by-step construction for any garden size.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
Year-Round Interest Garden Planting
Plan year-round interest garden planting with structural evergreens, seasonal colour, and textural plants. Tested planting guide for UK borders.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
Green Roofs for Sheds & Garden Buildings
Green roof installation for sheds and garden buildings in the UK. Sedum mats, substrate depth, weight loading, and costs from hands-on builds.
Design 30 March 2026 12 min read
School Garden Ideas UK
Practical school garden ideas for UK primary schools. Raised beds, wildlife areas, sensory gardens and seasonal projects tested in Staffordshire.
Design 27 March 2026 12 min read
Allotment Shed Ideas and Storage
Allotment shed ideas and storage solutions from 30 years on UK plots. Covers size rules, tool racks, seed storage, potting benches, and security.
Design 27 March 2026 16 min read
The Potager Garden: Edibles Meets Design
Plan a potager garden mixing vegetables, herbs and flowers in one beautiful UK plot. Layout tips, plant combos and seasonal plans from 8 years of trials.
Design 26 March 2026 14 min read
Allotment Layout Ideas and Plans UK
Allotment layout plans for 5-rod to full UK plots. Exact bed dimensions, path widths, crop rotation zones, and shed placement from an experienced grower.
Design 24 March 2026 15 min read
Container Pond Ideas for Small Gardens
Container pond ideas for small UK gardens. Covers best containers, aquatic plants, wildlife benefits, setup costs from fifteen pounds, and seasonal care.
Design 20 March 2026 12 min read
Exposed Garden Plants and Windbreak Ideas
How to shelter an exposed garden in the UK. Windbreak types compared, 15 wind-tolerant plants ranked, and the 50% permeability rule from an expert.
Design 11 March 2026 16 min read
Sensory Garden Design: All Five Senses
Sensory garden design using all five senses. Plants, zones, raised beds, and paths for UK gardens including scent, touch, sound, taste, and sight.
Design 5 March 2026 14 min read
Outdoor Kitchen and BBQ Area Ideas
Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area ideas for UK gardens. Covers built-in grills, pizza ovens, countertops, shelter options, and budgets from £1,000 to £20,000.
Design 23 February 2026 14 min read
Decking Ideas and Design for the UK
UK decking guide covering timber, composite, and hardwood options. Includes costs per square metre, building regulations, anti-slip, and maintenance.
Design 19 February 2026 13 min read
Garden Fence Ideas and Inspiration
Garden fence ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, styles, paint colours, climbers, living fences, and how to make fences a design feature.
Design 16 February 2026 18 min read
Kitchen Garden Design and Layout UK
Plan your kitchen garden with expert UK layout advice. Sizes from 3x3m to 10x6m, four-bed rotation, paths, and what to grow first. Tested in clay soil.
Design 13 February 2026 15 min read
Raised Bed Garden Design Ideas UK
Raised bed design ideas for UK gardens with sizing, materials, layout plans and planting schemes. Tested builds in clay soil over 9 years.
Design 31 January 2026 11 min read
Garden Lighting Ideas for Outdoors
Practical guide to garden lighting for UK outdoor spaces. Covers solar, mains, and 12V options with running costs, IP ratings, and placement tips.
Design 29 January 2026 13 min read
Garden Path Ideas UK
Garden path ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, costs, laying techniques, curved vs straight paths, edging, and planting alongside paths.
Design 22 January 2026 12 min read
Sloped Garden Ideas: Terracing and Drainage
Sloped garden ideas for UK plots. Covers terracing methods, retaining walls, drainage solutions, planting on slopes, and honest cost breakdowns.
Design 16 January 2026 12 min read
Garden Storage Solutions for Every Space
Garden storage ideas for UK homes. Covers sheds, tool racks, deck boxes, bike stores, and wall-mounted systems with costs, sizes, and planning rules.
Design 14 January 2026 14 min read
Japanese Garden Design for the UK
How to create a Japanese garden in the UK. Covers key elements, best plants for UK climate, zen dry gardens, water features, and budgets from £500.
Design 11 January 2026 12 min read
How to Create a Herb Garden in the UK
Plan and build a herb garden that suits your space and budget. Covers raised beds, containers, formal designs, and the best herbs for every UK position.
Design 15 December 2025 14 min read
Water Feature Ideas for UK Gardens
Water feature ideas for UK gardens. Covers self-contained fountains, wildlife ponds, solar pumps, frost protection, costs from £30 to £5,000, and planting.
Design 14 December 2025 14 min read
Courtyard Garden Ideas for the UK
Courtyard garden ideas for enclosed UK spaces. Flooring, lighting, shade planting, water features, wall colours, and budget plans for walled gardens.
Design 13 December 2025 14 min read
Vertical Gardening Ideas for Small Spaces
UK vertical gardening ideas for walls, fences, and tight plots. Living walls, trellis systems, pocket planters, and the best plants for growing upwards.
Design 16 November 2025 14 min read
Garden Room Ideas for the UK
Garden room ideas for the UK. Covers planning permission, insulation, costs from £5,000 to £30,000, and year-round use as offices and studios.
Design 31 October 2025 14 min read
Garden Shed Ideas and Organisation
Garden shed buying guide and organisation ideas for UK gardens. Covers sizes, materials, bases, planning rules, storage systems, and shed conversions.
Design 19 October 2025 14 min read
Pergola Ideas for UK Gardens
Pergola ideas for UK gardens. Timber, aluminium and steel designs, freestanding and wall-mounted options, costs from £500 to £8,000.