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

As summer begins to draw to a close, thoughts naturally turn from long evenings outdoors to the seasons ahead. But while spring is traditionally associated with garden transformations, autumn can actually be one of the best times to design, build and plant a new garden. For homeowners considering a garden redesign, starting the process now can mean less pressure, better conditions for planting and, importantly, a beautifully established garden ready to enjoy when warmer weath

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

Summer brings longer days, more time spent outdoors and gardens at their most enjoyable. But periods of warm, dry weather can also place extra pressure on planting, lawns and newly established gardens. Whether we're experiencing a short spell of sunshine or an extended heatwave, a few simple steps can help keep your garden healthy, resilient and looking its best throughout the season. Water Little and Often? Think Again. One of the biggest mistakes people make during warm wea

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?

Last week, the MRLandscapes team attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, taking inspiration from some of the most innovative and beautifully crafted gardens in the industry. This year's show highlighted the growing importance of naturalistic planting, sustainability and gardens designed around how people live and use outdoor spaces. Chelsea remains one of the most important events in the gardening calendar and a valuable opportunity to explore new ideas, materials and planting

Garden design continues to evolve as homeowners place more importance on outdoor living, wellbeing, and creating spaces that feel like natural extensions of the home. At MRLandscapes, we’re seeing several clear design trends emerging for 2026. While every garden we design is bespoke, these ideas are shaping the way modern gardens are being imagined and built. 1. Outdoor Living Rooms Gardens are increasingly being designed as fully functioning living spaces. Instead of a singl

We’re pleased to share that MRLandscapes is featured in the latest issue of House & Garden, within the magazine’s Blooming Marvellous section, a feature celebrating planting, colour and gardens at their most expressive. At this point in the season, planting begins to take centre stage. Borders fill out, textures soften, and the garden starts to feel more immersive, revealing how a space truly functions and evolves. The section explores the role of planting not simply as a fin

Designing a garden is an exciting process - but without the right approach, it’s easy to make decisions that affect how the space looks and functions long term. At MRLandscapes, we’re often asked to redesign gardens where something doesn’t quite work, and in many cases, the same mistakes appear time and time again. Here are five of the most common. 1. Designing Without a Clear Plan One of the biggest mistakes is approaching a garden in stages without an overall vision. Adding

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

Spring is in full swing. Gardens have softened, planting is lifting, and outdoor spaces are beginning to feel alive again, shifting from something observed to something truly lived in. The Spring 2026 edition of The MR Edit explores a more relaxed, expressive approach to garden design - where structure is softened by layered planting, and spaces feel intuitive, balanced and deeply connected to the home. Inside this edition: A garden designed for light, movement and flow Ligh

We’re delighted to share that MRLandscapes is featured in the latest issue of House & Garden, within the magazine’s A New Leaf feature, a celebration of renewal, seasonal planting and the evolving beauty of outdoor spaces. Set against the backdrop of spring, this issue explores gardens as places of fresh perspective, where natural materials, thoughtful design and considered planting come together to create spaces that feel both timeless and alive. Our work sits alongside a cu

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