The Sketch Book and Shovel

• Just surveyed for a fantastic gaudi-esque ampitheatre garden design in Bearsden!! Canny wait to get started!! #
• RT @Glenn52: 7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food http://bit.ly/b8e4V2 #
• Who’s for the Cafe tomorrow then? #
• Composition is king! #
• Watching my wee sis tonight…she’s packed for a fortnight!! #
• Buying Wholesale Plants: Tips & Tricks http://bit.ly/9RwXte # Read the rest of this entry »

• New Discussion Business Banking + Lending to small business’s http://bit.ly/9eKPEM @ LJN #
• FavBlogs: StudioG – I am just looking for a good reason to post this picture…..I find it utterly appealing for no … http://bit.ly/cnZLrJ #
• New Discussion Composite v hardwood decking? http://bit.ly/bREn6T @ LJN #
• New Discussion New tv gardening programs http://bit.ly/9LqClE @ LJN # Read the rest of this entry »

Our weekly twitter digest:

• New Discussion Closing up gaps in a fence http://bit.ly/9HvUBR @ LJN #
• At GardenImprovements.com we always look out for cool and funky idea’s to inspire us. Check this out- http://bit.ly/1JuYzj #
• New Discussion Financing new machinery http://bit.ly/bdnqoI @ LJN #
• New Discussion Monty Don on Woodcraft http://bit.ly/bkE0K1 @ LJN #
• New Discussion Fly tipping by a local company doing work near my ladies place!! http://bit.ly/cgov5P @ LJN #
• New Discussion Working in the Commerncial Sector http://bit.ly/a20FTu @ LJN #
• New Discussion Suppliers of pergola/garden structures http://bit.ly/aYEmOI @ LJN # Read the rest of this entry »

A weekly digest of our tweets:

• FavBlogs: StudioG – I have a tiny little round up interesting accessories for your garden.  It’s all bird related … http://bit.ly/9SeuxL #
• Despite having “one of those faces” where ppl automatically assume they know me – I cant find a doppelganger anywhere…radio hosts perhaps? #
• If only we had a decent summer we could make use of these- http://bit.ly/3b1J8z We’re not holding out much hope at GardenImprovements.com! #
• Via LJN Forum: LJN – what is it worth ?: I started a post last week over our Hort Week subscriptions. Well, we got… http://bit.ly/cICj3k # Read the rest of this entry »

A weekly update on Nicky’s Tweets…just an idea but I can’t imagine anybody would read through all of that!  Probably won’t do this again!

• Low budget driveways: spend same money but get a smarter job with a little professional input http://bit.ly/38iXKD < Glasgow Driveway #
• FavBlogs: How about some innovative ideas to wrap up the week?  This one comes from French company B-ton Design…. http://bit.ly/6MtCAt # Read the rest of this entry »

• Spider dragging a dead sparrow just scuttled behind TV cabinet – I can hear it breathing… #
• LJN: Add on products – HOT TUBS etc: I'm thinking about offering some add on products to my clients, wooden hot tu… http://bit.ly/7FK7Bi #
• RT @The_RHS: How's ur garden looking now most of the ice and snow has gone? http://bit.ly/8lnFVe #
• Meeting with new finance director!! 2 signings in one week!! #
• LJN: The Hard Landscaping Show: Exterior Decking will be exhibiting at the Hard Landscaping Show. Come and see us … http://bit.ly/5QNYg7 #
• Thanks for the RTs @Jenbabes3 @LandscapeJuice @susancohan @Arcadia1 #
• FavBlogs:
  Today’s, garden has me longing for summer. My own garden has a small and fairly successful meadow that … http://bit.ly/6mdrZM #
• 'Entourage' star Emmanuelle Chriqui named 'most desirable' woman of 2010 by AskMen.com poll http://bit.ly/57AzSv – can't argue with that! #
• LJN: Connects / combos: I may have to buy a van in the immediate future due to the girlfriend getting a new job an… http://bit.ly/8NY3ae #

Welcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This design is commissioned by Moyra C from Clairmont Gardens near Park Circus in the West end of Glasgow, Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

The design was commissioned by Mr and Mrs R from Greenhills in East Kilbride near Glasgow in Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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So after much practise and a couple of knock-backs, I finally had come up with a design that a client felt worthy of having built in their garden…phew!  The customer was Mary G from Busby on the south side of Glasgow, and not only did she like the design she loved it enough to go over budget to get the project going!

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Welcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Matthew Thomson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This design is commissioned by Pamela K in from Baillieston, near to Uddingston in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland.

from Matthew Thomson

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