By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Sleek and contemporary design for outdoor living
Sleek design, contemporary materials and a specific colour palette were used to create a feeling of space that brings this garden into…
The GreenArt blog
Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.
By Jo Smith 2 Minute Read
Chelsea Flower Show 2017
Neither George or I could make it to the Chelsea Flower Show this year so we asked our client Nicola, who despite…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Gardening: How it can benefit us and the environment!
With the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show coming to a close, there’s a lot going on in the media to encourage us to…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
‘Gardening in a Changing Climate’ – what it means to Oxfordshire gardens
A new report from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) highlights both the challenges and opportunities of gardening in a changing climate. The…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
Here comes the sun – where’s the rain?
According to the Met Office, this year has been one of the driest on record, with Oxfordshire and Berkshire seeing only five…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Appealing to all senses
A sensory garden is a garden, or part of a garden, which is specifically designed to appeal to the five senses through…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Big ideas for Small Gardens
When you think of containers in the garden, it’s easy to think small; terracotta plant pots with herbs, a glazed pot for…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Get out in the garden for National Gardening Week – 10th-16th April 2017
The UK’s biggest celebration of gardening is happening in April. The week will see thousands of people, as well as charities, retailers,…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
10 a day. Get ready to grow your own vegetables this year
The government is now recommending we have 10 portions of fruit and veg per day, but the costs can add up. So…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch – Day 2
Day two starts with the arrival of some pretty serious kit. We need to clear away all the scrub on the top…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch – Day 1
Day one on site begins with a briefing with the client and a chance to ‘walk the course’, assess the ground and…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch
Back in October 2016 we were contacted by a couple who had heard that ponds are our ‘thing’ having seen our work…