We Are Still Designing!

Our Garden Design Studio is still open for business and we are working remotely, keeping our current client’s design projects flowing and taking on new design projects. Please call 07900416679 for more information and to discuss your garden.

Garden Design, Garden Design InspirationBo CookApril 4, 2020covid-19, garden design Sussex, Garden design West Sussex, Garden Design Surrey, garden design Brighton, Garden design Lewes, Garden Design Inspiration, Garden Designer, Planning your Garden

Designing with Grasses

Designing with grasses. Borders can come alive with grasses - movement, light and structure all features of ornamental grasses used within the planting scheme. Flowering early in the summer, until late autumn, with seedbeds overwintering, grasses provide a long season and benefit wildlife.

Garden Design, Garden Design Features, Garden Design Inspiration, Planting Design, Planting Combinations, Landscape ProfessionalsBo CookOctober 21, 2019garden design, Garden Design, Plants, grasses, designing with grasses

Garden Design Clinic - Lewes on December 9th, 2017

Come and have a FREE consultation at our Garden Design Clinic on 9th December. Find out more about when and where (and why) here!

Garden Design, Garden Design Inspiration, Planting DesignBo CookNovember 21, 2017garden designer garden design, Garden design, Garden Design Inspiration

Who is Involved in your Garden Design & Build?

You benefit from all the professionals and all the support we have around us when you engage a professional garden designer. Read more about who these are, and how they can help you with your garden design project.

Garden Design, Planting Design, Landscape ProfessionalsBo CookNovember 19, 2017Garden Design, Structural engineer, Landscape Contractor, landscaper, Plant nursery, stone, landscape, garden

Arundel Castle - Quirky at it's best

Just like the castle itself, the garden is layered in time from historic to modern and is situated in the most dramatic grounds. A must visit.

Garden Design, Garden Design Inspiration, Gardens to Visit, Planting DesignBo CookAugust 31, 2017

Choosing Plants for your Garden Design

Choosing plants for your garden can be a big challenge. We have the experience to design you beautiful borders that will become an asset to your home and make you want to spend more time in your garden.

Garden Design, Planting Combinations, Planting Design, Landscape ProfessionalsBo CookJune 22, 2017plants, planting, Planting design, garden plants, shrubs, perennials, trees, garden designer garden design, planting designer, border design, redesign borders, gardener

Sun Conditions of your Planting Borders (and how to assess them)

Understanding the light and shade in your garden is one of the important components in choosing the right plant for the right place. Find out how to assess your garden sun conditions here.

Garden Design, Planting DesignBo CookJune 14, 2017Garden Conditions, Sunlight, Garden design, Planting design, Gardens, Microclimate, Shade

Textures Of Chelsea

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 may have only been half the show of the previous year but there was still much to be talked about.

Garden Design Inspiration, Garden Design, Show GardensBo CookJune 4, 2017Garden design, Show gardens, Chelsea Flower Show, Garden Design Inspiration

Great Dixter - A Plantsperson's Haven

Garden Visit to Great Dixter, East Sussex. Garden visits are essential to a Garden Designer. We note plant combinations, landscaping details and take great inspiration from these visits. We also like to share our experiences with you.

Garden Design, Garden Design InspirationBo CookJune 1, 2017Garden, Garden design, Great Dixter, Christopher Lloyd, Edwin Lutyens, Topiary, Meadow design, Orchard, Meadows, Planting, Planting Design, Plants, Courtyard Garden, Garden Design East Sussex, Garden Rooms, Garden Visit

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