The GreenArt blog

Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.

By George Smith 5 Minute Read

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

As we move a few steps closer to spring, our gardens start to come to life again and we start to think…

By Jo Smith 4 Minute Read

I recently treated myself to a day at the Cotswold Gardening School to refresh my skills in Container Gardening and get some…

By George Smith 2 Minute Read

With any project, planning is one of the most important elements to create success and can help you save time and money.…

By George Smith 3 Minute Read

Case Study – The perfect garden to enjoy in retirement. New open spaces to relax in, some densely planted beds, easy and…

By George Smith 4 Minute Read

2016 sees the celebration of 300 years since the birth of possibly the greatest British landscape designer; Capability Brown. It also sees…

By George Smith 2 Minute Read

We transformed a blank canvas into a garden filled with interest, form and character. When David and Catherine moved to Oxfordshire from…

By George Smith 3 Minute Read

We trickled a pebbly stream into a formal slate-faced, stepped water feature to connect our client’s garden to the local environment and…

By George Smith 3 Minute Read

Our clients have lived in their house in the delightful village of Ewelme for nearly 20 years. Their back garden overlooks the…

By George Smith 3 Minute Read

A recent study by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) showed that the average new family home had less than 100…