The British weather has always been a favourite topic of conversation, but in recent years many gardeners have noticed something different. Longer periods of drought, sudden downpours, warmer winters and increasingly unpredictable growing seasons are becoming more common. Conditions that once felt exceptional are now beginning to shape the way we think about our gardens. For garden designers, these more extreme weather patterns, coupled with alarming reports of declining inse

If you’ve ever looked out at your garden and felt it could be something more, you’re not alone. A thoughtfully designed outdoor space can completely transform how you use your property, creating somewhere to relax and unwind, entertain guests, grow your own produce, or quite often all of the above. It can also become a haven for nature. Working with a garden designer can be the key to unlocking your garden’s potential, especially if your space is sloped, awkwardly shaped, or

Garden design rarely begins with a true blank canvas. Even the most bare of spaces still reflects layers of history and character. As a garden designer, when I look at a new project, identifying these layers is always high on my list. This is not necessarily with the intention of restoring them, but because understanding what came before often reveals the character of a place and provides inspiration for the design moving forward. Gardens often have stories to tell, though th

Returning the award to the studio for the third time The studio is absolutely delighted to share that Sussex Meadow Garden has won the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers ‘ Design for the Environment' Award , making it the third time we have won this prestigious award in the past five years. We are completely blown away. Our sincere thanks go to the SGLD for recognising our work among such an extraordinary pool of talented garden designers. Whilst awards are never th