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Great Garden Design Ideas #1

First in a series of blog posts showcasing some of the great ideas out there that hel inspire our garden designs and will inspire you to get design motivated!!

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Sat, March 7 2009 » Ideas for the Garden » No Comments

Nicky’s Top Tips: Simple Fence Makeover

My idea was to update the fence while integrating it with the space – creating a feature but also a background foil. The garden is an informal French style space and so to marry in with the existing trellis work and the paving I wanted to add some brightness to the space.

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Wed, February 4 2009 » Ideas for the Garden, Nicky's Garden Tips, Promotions and Client Information » No Comments

Landscaping in 2009?

Having read some of the many articles on the effects of the credit crunch on small businesses, I wonder how it will affect my small business and how other garden designers and landscapers around Glasgow, and indeed around the UK, will cope with the coming year.

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Wed, December 31 2008 » Industry Comment » No Comments