Garden Tasks for January

January is unpredictable and so work in the garden is generally opportunistic. If the ground is not frozen or waterlogged, then planting shrubs, trees and last-minute bulbs is possible but of course the weather conditions can change quickly, so be wise in your planting decisions.  Sowing and Planting Plant Azaleas and Rhododendrons and Camellias. These…

Giffnock Garden

Back garden transformation This back garden was transformed by removing an old garage base and creating a sunny corner with a feature pergola. Small amounts of lawn and planting beds break up the area and soften the edges. The hardscaping is offset by areas of gravel, which in time could be planted into or be…

Garden Retreat

This urban back garden has been transformed into a private retreat for our wonderful client, where she and her beloved dog can retire in peace and quiet in a tranquil and serene space. We were amazed at the transformation – it’s difficult to imagine the space before. We used gorgeous sandblasted Sovereign pink sandstone for…

2021 Vision

I sat down to update my website today and didn’t know where to start. Last year for me went by in a flash, but like many others, it has left me with a somewhat empty, sober feeling. But I know this will pass soon and all the hard work we have done over the last…

Perthshire

This edge of woodland garden is in a rural setting and full of wildlife. The garden layout encourages different journeys around the garden with various seating areas for different times of day. The vegetable garden has a traditional layout, with raised beds of rubble stone and practical bonded gravel pathways. The planting is designed to…

Rutherglen

A contemporary garden design in Rutherglen which has transformed a disintegrating, ageing site to a sharp, contoured, easy maintenance garden. The house itself is presented in a completely different light and whilst the front garden is practical and includes a large driveway, the back garden provides a great entertainment space. A large composite deck in…

Finishing Touches

We are nearly there with a lovely contemporary garden in Rutherglen which has been transformed from a disintegrating, ageing site to a sharp, contoured, easy maintenance garden. The house itself is presented in a completely different light and whilst the front garden is practical and includes a large driveway, the back garden provides a great…