by Annabel Bridge | Jul 18, 2020 | Garden Inspiration
We have settled into a style of design and architecture that has become so universal it’s now in danger of becoming a stale cliché. The sleek hi-gloss modernism of the last couple of decades is certainly glamorous and was a welcome change from what went before. But...
by Annabel Bridge | Dec 5, 2019 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
Take me back home What makes any garden satisfying? What fills our hearts with joy, sets us at ease, gives comfort, and a sense of anticipation? The answers are of course as varied as you would expect. But it turns out that a very modern trend and a very ancient land,...
by Annabel Bridge | Aug 21, 2019 | Garden Inspiration
York Gate Garden the perfect inspiration. York Gate Garden, although very popular, is still under the radar for many. Yet it is one of the great English Gardens and sits tucked away on the northern edge of Leeds! There are many beautiful and impressive aspects to York...
by Annabel Bridge | Aug 8, 2019 | Garden Inspiration
Facebook comment in The Brutalism Appreciation Society “No empathy for its surroundings, an esoteric design, and an uncompromising statement of design pushed beyond normal limits.” As garden designers, we have a wonderful life. We get to work for people who care about...
by Annabel Bridge | Jul 2, 2019 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
What are the trends in 2019’s garden shows? Yes it’s that time of year again, with a few major shows like Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World Flower Show already under our belt and some great ones coming up like Hampton Court Garden Festival and Tatton Park Flower...
by Annabel Bridge | Apr 19, 2019 | Garden Inspiration
People sometimes ask us where do you get your ideas from, what inspires you, what makes you a garden designer? The answer is many things, which is part of the delight of being a designer. Our job is to design a fabulous garden for you, but in order to do that our...
