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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 help inspire our garden designs and will inspire you to get design motivated!!

Until our new office is completed on Canary Wharf in London I am committed to working from home in Clarkston in Glasgow.  My office measures 2m x 2m and is used by me and my apprentice designer Matthew who will be making an appearance here soon.  The home-office idea isn’t a new one but is certainly becoming more popular and more acceptable within business models: check out these ideas as featured in TreeHugger.com. (more…)

Originally posted 2009-03-07 17:22:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Ideas for the Garden » 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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Originally posted 2008-12-31 13:02:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Industry Comment » No Comments

Nicky’s Top Tips: Simple Fence Makeover

A little bit off-kilter here but worth a post methinks!  With a little bit of creative thinking you can transform your garden for relatively little outlay.  This week we upgraded a fence in Newton Mearns and transformed the outlook of the garden and of the conservatory and living room! (more…)

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Originally posted 2009-02-04 01:03:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Fri, December 3 2010 » Ideas for the Garden, Nicky's Garden Tips, Promotions and Client Information » No Comments