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

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