by Annabel Bridge | Aug 21, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
I’ve just returned from visiting a friend in London and whilst I was there she wanted some advice for her garden – not an uncommon request! She has lived there for three years and now has two young children. They lead busy lives and want a green oasis in their corner... 
by Annabel Bridge | Jun 10, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
Oh joy! It’s raining again and the weeds are sky-high! Its June, it’s raining and the weeds are madly growing. They are the Formula 1 cars of the plant world, zooming ahead into pole position while your specially-bought-and-cared for plants often lurk sulking in the... 
by Annabel Bridge | Apr 8, 2014 | Gardens, Tips & Tricks
You’ve decided to enlist the services of a garden designer – someone experienced in translating your wishes into reality. How do you find one and how do you decide who to commission? Finding the right designer for you One of the best ways to find a good designer is... 
by Annabel Bridge | Feb 9, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
I’ve just returned from a short trip to Switzerland. Whilst most England football fans were sitting in the sun, I went to the Vitra Design Museum. You had to take the bus across the border to Germany which was interesting, it is so easy to travel around now, you don’t... 
by Annabel Bridge | Aug 6, 2013 | Plants, Tips & Tricks
I love garden makeover shows. There, I’ve said it! I marvel at the way difficulties are overcome – cranes lift garden rooms in over the neighbour’s lawn, truck-loads of plants miraculously re-assemble into the perfect garden, and even butterflies and hedgehogs... 
by Annabel Bridge | Jul 17, 2013 | flowers, Tips & Tricks
Let’s make it easy for ourselves – dealing with holiday watering. So you plan a holiday, look forward to it for months and in the meantime you happily grow plants from seed or use plug plants and pot them on into tubs and pots to enjoy. So far so good! Then you have...