How-To Guides
How to Plan Garden Irrigation: Sprinklers, Drip, and Zones
Plan your garden irrigation system with this guide to sprinkler types, drip irrigation, zoning strategies, water pressure, and smart controllers.
·10 min read
How-To Guides
Step-by-step practical guides for garden design and maintenance
How-To Guides
How to Survey Your Garden: Measuring and Mapping
Learn how to survey your garden carefully with tape measure techniques, triangulation methods, level recording, sun path mapping, and feature plotting.
·9 min read
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How to Use Color Theory in Garden Design
Master color theory in garden design with practical guidance on the color wheel, complementary planting, monochromatic schemes, and seasonal color flow.
·10 min read
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L-Shaped Garden Design: Working With Awkward Angles
Turn an L-shaped garden into a design asset. Zoning the L, screening the turn, creating separate garden rooms, and making awkward angles work for you.
·8 min read
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Large Garden Design: Zoning, Structure, and Flow
Design a large garden with purpose and flow. Learn zoning techniques, garden rooms, sight lines, focal points, and how to connect spaces beautifully.
·8 min read
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Narrow Garden Design: Making the Most of a Slim Space
Transform a long narrow garden into a series of inviting spaces. Diagonal paths, lateral planting, and clever zoning to beat the tunnel effect.
·8 min read
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North-Facing Garden Design: Making the Most of Shade
Design a beautiful north-facing garden that thrives in shade. Shade-tolerant plants, reflective surfaces, light-coloured paving, and strategies to maximise light.
·8 min read
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Side Yard Garden Design: Unlocking Hidden Space
Transform a forgotten side passage into a beautiful garden feature. Narrow-space solutions, vertical planting, utility screening, and shade-loving plants.
·8 min read
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Sloped Garden Design: Terracing, Retaining Walls, and Planting
Turn a sloped garden into a stunning terraced landscape. Retaining wall options, erosion control, stepped paths, and plants that thrive on gradients.
·8 min read
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Wraparound Garden Design: Connecting Front, Side, and Back
Design a wraparound garden with flow and purpose. Connect front, side, and back spaces with a unified palette, screening utility areas, and seamless transitions.
·8 min read