A greenhouse can be a brilliant addition to a small UK garden. It gives you somewhere to start seeds, protect young plants, grow tomatoes, keep herbs going and make better use of the growing season. But if your garden is small, the idea of adding a greenhouse can feel tricky. Will it take over the…
A small garden should make life easier, not give you another long list of jobs. For many people, the dream is simple: a garden that looks tidy, feels relaxing, and does not need constant mowing, pruning, watering and weeding. That is where low maintenance garden design helps. A low maintenance garden does not mean a…
A concrete garden can feel cold, plain and unfinished. It might be an old patio, a hard-standing area, a narrow courtyard, or a garden that has been paved over to keep maintenance low. Whatever the reason, concrete can make an outdoor space feel a bit harsh if it is left bare. The good news is…
A shed at the bottom of the garden is very common in UK homes. Sometimes it works well. Other times, it feels like the shed takes over the whole view. You look out from the house and the first thing you notice is a big wooden box at the end of the lawn. But a…
Small gardens can be awkward. They are often overlooked by neighbours, short on storage, partly paved, partly muddy, and somehow never quite big enough for all the things you want to do with them. You might want a seating area, a bit of lawn, some raised beds, a greenhouse, a BBQ corner, a shed, a…
Planning a small garden makeover is exciting, but it is also very easy to get carried away. One minute you are looking at a few patio ideas, and the next you are pricing up a greenhouse, raised beds, a pond, new fencing, outdoor lights, a seating area, a pergola and a pizza oven. The problem…