When we picture a new garden, we naturally imagine the finished result: long summer evenings, established planting, outdoor dining and a space that feels completely connected to the home. What is less visible is everything that happens before that point. The most successful gardens rarely begin with construction. They begin months earlier, with time to understand the space, develop the design, make considered decisions and plan the build properly. So if a new garden is part o

We’re delighted to share that MRLandscapes is featured once again in the August issue of House & Garden, as part of The Secret Garden – a curated showcase celebrating beautiful gardens, considered outdoor living and exceptional craftsmanship. There’s something particularly special about a garden that feels like a world of its own. Whether through layered planting, carefully considered boundaries, secluded seating or the relationship between different areas of the garden, thou

A front garden may be one of the smallest outdoor spaces surrounding a home, but it can have an enormous impact. It's the first thing you see when you arrive home, the first impression visitors receive and an important part of the overall character of a property. Yet front gardens are often asked to work incredibly hard – accommodating paths, cars, bins, bikes, boundaries and everyday access while still looking beautiful. Good front garden design is about finding the balance

Summer is when gardens are at their most beautiful. Borders are full, outdoor spaces come alive and it's often during these warmer months that homeowners begin to notice what they truly love about their gardens - and just as importantly, what isn't working. Perhaps the seating area never quite catches the evening sun, planting has become difficult to maintain, or the garden simply doesn't suit the way your family now lives. While many people assume summer is the time to start

Exploring Outdoor Living, Summer Gardens & Timeless Design The Summer 2026 edition of The MR Edit is now available. Created by the team at MRLandscapes, this seasonal journal explores the ideas, materials and design principles shaping contemporary outdoor living. Inside this issue, we explore how gardens evolve during the height of summer - from layered planting and natural materials to outdoor kitchens, water features and spaces designed for gathering. This edition also feat

This blog answers common homeowners question when considering garden design and build, how much does it cost to design and build a garden?

As gardens begin to come back to life in spring, attention often turns to planting, layout and how outdoor spaces will be used in the months ahead. But one of the most important - and often overlooked - elements of a well-functioning garden is irrigation. A thoughtfully designed irrigation system not only supports healthy planting but also protects the long-term investment in your garden. And importantly, now is the ideal time to install it. Why Irrigation Matters in a Modern

For many homeowners, the garden used to be something you simply looked at. Today, it’s something you live in. Outdoor spaces have evolved into fully considered extensions of the home. Places where cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining all happen outside. The most successful gardens are designed in exactly the same way as an interior. The Rise of the Outdoor Room One of the biggest shifts in garden design over the last decade has been the move towards outdoor “rooms”. Ins

As spring begins to settle in and the light shifts, gardens start to feel different, and many homeowners find themselves looking at their outdoor spaces with fresh eyes. The patio that once felt generous suddenly feels cramped.The lawn looks tired after winter. The space doesn’t quite reflect how you want to live outside. Spring often feels like the natural moment to start improving the garden, but in reality, the most successful projects start long before the first plant goe