By George Smith 3 Minute Read
A garden flowing from The Downs
We trickled a pebbly stream into a formal slate-faced, stepped water feature to connect our client’s garden to the local environment and…
The GreenArt blog
Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane?
Following on from my earlier blogs on wildlife gardens and ponds you’ll have guessed by now that, allied to my professional interest…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
You’ve got a friend in a leaf
Last month we were waxing lyrical about Autumn leaves. But for most of us leaves are great while they are still on…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Go on – take the plunge. Create your very own wildlife haven.
“What would you like to get out of your garden?” This is the first question we ask our customers and over the…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
The Autumn leaves have got me thinking….
Autumn leaves can be very evocative and one of the most dramatic signs of the changing season. But by the time they…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Aren’t trees brilliant!
A visit to the beautiful grounds of Howbery Park last week to interview candidates for our new team (more on this later)…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
Competition Time – Time to take a break
Rather than bombard you with lots of jobs to do in the garden during August, we’d much rather you sit back and…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
Garden Care and Development
To give your garden a seasonal boost and help identity areas for on-going development, why not sign up for our annual Garden…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
Enjoy your summer garden all year round
If you want to take stunning photos of your garden during the summer to remind you of it throughout those cold and…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
A Drop in the Ocean
So far it’s been a dry year. This week’s rain has only slightly redressed the balance, but it has made me think…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Garden Tips for June
It’s official! Summer is here. Now’s the time to really enjoy the fruits of your labours – the winter planning, preparation and…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
A show garden in the making
Our clients have lived in their house in the delightful village of Ewelme for nearly 20 years. Their back garden overlooks the…