Category: Garden Design

The Garden Design Philosophy of Tom Stuart-Smith: Blending Naturalism and Modernity

Tom Stuart-Smith is widely regarded as one of the most influential landscape architects and garden designers of our time, celebrated for his ability to weave naturalism with modernity in gardens that resonate with emotional depth and ecological sensitivity. His work, spanning private estates, public parks, and show gardens, reflects a thoughtful balance between structured design […]

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A Shared Vision: Tom Stuart-Smith’s Coastal Symphony in West Wittering

Tom Stuart-Smith is highly regarded and influential landscape architect. He is celebrated for his ability to weave naturalism with modernity in gardens that resonate with emotional depth and ecological sensitivity. Graduate Landscapes shares an enduring relationship with Tom. A partnership rooted in trust and shared commitment to crafting extraordinary landscapes that combine innovative hard landscaping […]

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5 Reasons why you should hire a professional garden maintenance service

For those fortunate enough to own a mid- to high-value property in the UK, a beautifully designed, expansive garden is often a crowning jewel. These spaces—whether featuring manicured lawns, intricate flowerbeds, or elegant water features—elevate the aesthetic and financial value of a home. However, maintaining such a garden to a standard that matches its grandeur […]

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Pteridomania – the fern fever

The Victorians were mad for ferns. Fern fever was a bona fide cultural craze during the early 1800s which united people from all demographic groups within society. Gardeners continue to welcome their fragile fronds as shady border bedfellows in our contemporary gardens. Back in the days of nineteenth century botany, with the arrival of improved […]

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Hale Chapel Cemetery Memorial Garden – Farnham, Surrey

Born in 1892, Margery Fish was a leading light in the English Cottage Garden design style. Her work at East Lambrook Manor Gardens Somerset exemplifies her exploration of this style.

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A Guide to Garden Planting styles

Planting styles within a well-crafted garden design unite every design element as one. There are a wide variety of planting styles on offer, each bringing its own array of colourful flowers, natural shapes, and structure.

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Walled Garden Design

Usually the preserve of large country homes, walled gardens are a statement piece that offer both a practical and aesthetic character to a garden. They offer a secluded retreat for both humans and plants alike.

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Garden Design – Pots and Pottery

The humble garden plant pot has a fascinating history dating back to Egyptian times when pots were first used to move plants from one growing environment to another. These pots were crafted from terracotta, a natural clay fired at a low temperature used by the Egyptians and later Romans.

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Gardens Design – Sports and Leisure Activities

Our gardens and outdoor spaces can be transformed for the enjoyment of a wide array of sporting activities, from leisurely sports such as boules to more high-energy activities like tennis.

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Garden Design – Social Spaces in Gardens

Contemporary gardens are transforming into sumptuous extensions of our indoor living spaces, offering a multitude of well-designed functional social spaces for all to enjoy.

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