I have been researching this brilliant project, which protects a unique landscape which is based on carbon, stretching across Wigan, Salford and Warrington. The Carbon Landscape Partnership is a £3.2 million project
Winter is the best time for adding new plants to your garden, especially for planting trees. This is because they are not actively growing at this time, giving them plenty
The trend for creating luxury useable outdoor living space looks like it’s set to continue into next year. Gardens are no longer just a lawn that needs to be mowed
This week’s rainy, windy weather has inspired me to think about how people can enjoy their gardens all year round. It’s easy to think that in the UK, we should
In November, I will be speaking at Futurescape, the two day show in London by the British Association of Landscape Architects. This is where the industry comes together to discuss
So firstly, why is it a good idea to plant trees during the winter months? During the winter, the tree will not be growing so it has plenty of time
It was brilliant to see the RHS add two new commitments to its Sustainability Strategy targets, which was to become ‘climate positive by 2030’ and ‘biodiversity positive by 2025’. This
How does your front garden grow? Very interesting article below about the loss of front gardens, which says applications for dropped kerbs have soared in recent years. Of course having
Applying to building a new home in the countryside can be a long and daunting task. Anyone who has already undertaken a large project like this will appreciate how difficult
by Michael John McGarr The first question that many clients ask me on that very first consultation meeting is can I design a beautiful garden that will stay beautiful? How
