Design 14 April 2026 16 min read
New Build Garden: From Rubble to Real Garden
How to transform a new build garden in the UK. Covers rubble removal, soil compaction, drainage fixes, planting plans, and realistic budgets.
Small Spaces
Design ideas for balconies, courtyards, patios, and compact gardens — big impact from small areas.
Design 3 April 2026 12 min read
Container Planting Ideas for the UK
Container planting ideas for UK gardens. Seasonal recipes, thriller-filler-spiller combos, and expert pot choices tested on Staffordshire clay.
Design 27 March 2026 12 min read
Making a Fairy Garden Step by Step
How to make a fairy garden step by step. Best miniature plants, containers, and accessories for UK gardens, plus seasonal care from a hands-on 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 19 March 2026 15 min read
City Garden Ideas: Urban Gardening UK
City garden ideas for UK urban spaces from 14sqm to 50sqm. Containers, vertical planting, microclimate design, and food growing in small gardens.
Design 4 March 2026 16 min read
Container Gardening Ideas for the UK
Best container gardening ideas for UK gardens, patios and balconies. Pot sizes, compost mixes, plant combinations and year-round displays from 10 years.
Design 20 February 2026 14 min read
Small Garden Design Ideas for UK Gardens
Small garden design ideas for UK plots. Layout principles, planting for structure, vertical growing, and how to make a compact space feel bigger.
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 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 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 30 October 2025 14 min read
Balcony Gardening Ideas for the UK
Practical balcony gardening ideas for UK flats and apartments. Container choices, weight limits, wind protection, and the best plants for exposed spaces.
Design 18 October 2025 12 min read
Patio Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
Practical ideas for patio gardens in small UK spaces. Covers container sizes, best plants, vertical growing, food production, and seasonal plans.