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

We're delighted to share that MRLandscapes is featured in the June issue of House & Garden, within the magazine's Verdant Retreats feature – a curated celebration of gardens that offer beauty, tranquillity and a meaningful connection with the outdoors. As part of The Garden Issue, this month's piece explores the idea of the garden as a sanctuary. More than simply an outdoor space, a well-designed garden has the ability to enhance everyday living, offering places to relax, ent

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

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

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