Gardening Blog

As a Garden Designer based in Essex, I often come up against gardens with inherently poor soil which must be addressed to ensure the new planting provides a great show for years to...  more  

Essex Garden designer Gary Curtis explains why it makes sense in the long run to spend a bit more on garden tools   more  

Whereas Aphids and Slugs are common garden pests they are relatively straight forward to deal with due to their pedestrian pace but Flea Beetles are another story.  more  

Understanding the design requirements of potential clients and what they want from their garden? Designing a space for Entertaining  more  

As a garden designer based in Essex, does composting make sense in smaller suburban garden where real estate is limited?  more  

Are you becoming overwhelmed by waste plastic plant pots?  more  

Whereas Aphids have a specific time in the year, Slugs are usually hiding somewhere in your garden at all times of the year. Here are some options on their control.  more  

We're not in the middle of summer yet but it’s worth giving some thought in early spring to pests that you’re likely to encounter in the summer.   more  

As a Garden Designer in Essex and East Anglia I spend more time in other peoples gardens than I do my own. When I do get time, growing plants from seed is a efficient way to expand...  more  

As a Garden Designer in Essex and East Anglia I always ask my prospective clients how "hands on" they want to be with their new garden before I start to create the design.  more