When I began my career in the garden design world back in the 1970`s, there weren`t many of us around. My most notable influence was John Brookes MBE who was a highly influential garden and landscape designer who is credited with having “made the Modern...
Only a couple of weeks ago the much-revered Monty Don said on Radio 2 “One thing is for certain, we`ll be spending much more time in our gardens this year” How true he is – for those that are lucky enough to have them of course. We`ve found that as a business,...
If you`ve ever sat down and tried to work out how you can create a contemporary garden design but felt that it`s all too overwhelming, then you are in the right place. What I`m going to take you through is a simple self help system that will give you the same tools...
Front garden design is of the utmost importance in the landscape world, it needs to be elegant, clean and very practical for all involved. Whether you live in the hustle and bustle of a city or the great British countryside, a front garden can really help you make a...
Having a beautiful garden can result in an amazing addition to your home that can both add value as well as create an outdoor environment that is both relaxing and functional for you and your guests. Discovering some new and amazing garden design ideas can be tough:...
Have a careful look at your garden now and you`ll see that where there were subtle changes two weeks ago, there is now structural change. Paeonies, day lillies and even agapanthus are bouncing out of the ground. The aim of this blog is to help you prepare your garden...
Well, not exactly and here are four reasons why you definitely shouldn’t wait until Spring. 1. The Science Let`s look take a quick scientific visit before moving on to the good bits. Both deciduous and evergreen perennial plants in our part of the world either...
Here at Elementa Garden Design, we’re proud to be launching our new website. focussing on some of the beautiful work we have completed over the years, we will be regularly updating with recent case studies and newsletters – providing you with fresh content...
