by Funda Kemal | May 13, 2026 | Nature & wildlife, Plants, Trees & Flowers
March saw us wake up to the clocks going forward by an hour and the Spring Equinox, the point in the year when the hours of sunlight equal the hours of darkness just before we tip into the longer days and the promise of more sunlight and warmth. Our gardens signal... 
by Funda Kemal | Feb 6, 2026 | Design Inspiration, Garden Design, Nature & wildlife
Water sets the scene for many wonders of nature lots of us like to enjoy like beaches and riversides, yet it can often be taken for granted in our day to day lives. Times of shortage or deluge really encourage us to notice it. The changing climate invites us all to... 
by Funda Kemal | Jul 8, 2025 | Nature & wildlife
Why are pollinators such a big deal? There is much discussion about their importance and the choice of plants for our gardens to help support them and bring them back where they have been in decline. Pollinators carry pollen from the stamen of flowers to the stigmas... 
by Sarah Johnson | Dec 18, 2024 | Garden Design, Nature & wildlife
Fences and hedges carry out many of the same functions – screening for privacy; dividing up a space; defining and securing boundaries. A hedge however does so much more than this. The hedges Harry Potter knew at Privet Drive were definitely suburban dullsville. But it... 
by Kate Woodhead | Sep 27, 2024 | International, Nature & wildlife, Plants, Trees & Flowers
Costa Rica is a small country with enormous natural biodiversity which enables its visitors to enjoy lots of wildlife. What a place for a nature-based holiday! Waking to the noisy sound of howler monkeys in the trees is just one of the many special experiences we had.... 
by Annabel Bridge | Aug 5, 2024 | Design Inspiration, Nature & wildlife
Do you dream of attracting butterflies and songbirds to your garden? You do? Would you like a non-stop display of flowers from spring to autumn? You would? Well, have I got the answer for you! Planting a meadow, small or large, in your garden will be good for the...