Layout
Why a Garden Path Changes What You Notice
See how a garden path directs attention, and adjust its line, edges and turns to make views feel clearer without…
The journal
All stories
Browse garden stories about layout, plants, materials, care and the ideas that have shaped outdoor spaces.
Plants
Upright, Mounded or Spreading: Reading Plant Form
Reading upright, mounded or spreading plant form helps you choose plants for height, softer transitions and a settled…
Garden History
The Conservatory’s Changing Role from Plant House to Garden Room
The changing role of the conservatory traces its shift from sheltered plant house to domestic garden room, clarifying…
Layout
The Bare Patch Is Not Always a Design Failure
Bare patches in garden design can clarify a border’s layout. Learn how to judge their position, surface and upkeep…
Care
A First Walk Around the Garden After Leaf Fall
A first walk around the garden after leaf fall helps you compare the same views across seasons and decide which…