With the new year celebrations on the horizon, there’s a temptation to start thinking about the year ahead, to set goals and get excited about what’s to come. But that’s for another day. Right now, it’s time to relax by the fire, to unwind and reflect on the year gone by…

If you’ve spent the summer enjoying your garden or thinking about how it could be improved, there’s no need to put off a garden design project until spring. We feel there are some distinct advantages to working on your garden design project in winter.

Find out about site analysis, the first stage in our garden design process, and why it’s an important first step to getting your dream garden.

With average temperatures set to rise, we need to look at how we can design gardens that include shady retreats and protect us from the hot summer sun.

Find out about gravel - how it has been used in gardens around the world and what you should consider when using it in your garden.

The second part in our careful garden design series takes a look at the garden design and construction process and what you can do to maximise materials.

The first part in our careful garden design series takes a look at the garden design process and what you can do to minimize waste.

With the hosepipe ban now in force across much of the UK, we take a look at how our gardens need to change to cope with predicted drier conditions. We also consider what we can do to make a difference.

With so many of us working from home, is now the time to consider building an outdoor room in your garden? We look at the key considerations if you’re thinking about installing an outdoor room in your garden.

Gardens are often the forgotten extra room in your home, but it doesn’t need to feel that way. Find out clever ways to make your home and garden feel connected again. Here are our top tips.