Berrie Garden Design Blogs

Can AI design your garden?

Can AI design your garden instead of a garden designer? Let's explore this relatively new concept in the field of garden design.AI images make gardens look idyllic and draw you in to a world which makes you feel amazed by what can be achieved with the humble piece of...

Attractive garden boundaries

Attractive garden boundaries

Boundary fencing or walls in a garden can make a big difference.It is worth spending a bit of time and money on boundaries to enhance the design.

Autumn garden maintenance

Autumn garden maintenance

Autumn garden maintenance helps your garden design looks good throughout the year. Carshalton, Sutton, Wallington, Epsom, Purley

Plant design

Plant design

Plant design is key to any garden design. It can lead the eye to an interesting feature, add colour, texture and structure to the garden.In this article we will explore some factors affecting plant design.

Wood as an Ethical Resource in the Garden

Wood can be used in several locations in your garden including fencing, compost bins, support structures, bed edging and garden furniture. The versatility of the material makes it very popular to use in the garden. However, with the increased awareness of climate...

Summer excitement in the garden

Summer excitement in the garden

This is it, we are here! The perfect time to enjoy the fruits of your labour throughout the year in your outdoor space! I hope all of the hard work has paid off, but there is still more you can do! Here is my run down of garden care tips for the summer that will help...

Spring is in the air

Spring is in the air

This is my favourite time of the year in the garden and I know many of you feel the same. Its so exciting to see your garden space springing into action again! but there can be a lot of work to do get it cleaned up after winter, especially if you haven’t been out there much over the cold season.

Patios

Patios

A beautiful patio is the main feature of garden so the design and materials are important.Porcelain,hardwood, sandstone can all enhance the space.

Plant design in the Spring

Plant design in the Spring

Bleeding hearts and blue bells looking stunning in the shade. This garden was designed and built a year ago and the spring flowers are gorgeous. In the same garden as the one above I planted this combination of dark tulips and alliums and the combination is stunning....

Lawn reshapes and added planting for colour all year

Lawn reshapes and added planting for colour all year

Both these gardens had an existing lawn and they were reshaped in different ways to give interest to the garden but also to allow maximum space for children to use. The planting accommodated shady and sunny aspects of the garden and trees were added to give height,...

GARDEN SURFACES

GARDEN SURFACES

Garden surfaces can make or break the design of a garden. I have been dealing with a few gardens in the last few weeks where the clients have not always found it easy to select the best surface.  Factors to consider when selecting a surface are the style of the garden...

Trees for year round interest

Trees for year round interest

Trees are beautiful and graceful in a garden of any size. They add structure and a sense of instant maturity to a garden. Yet, when we think of planting our gardens up, we often forget to include trees into the design. Trees are also useful as they attract beneficial...

Gardens which bloom all year round

Gardens which bloom all year round

The typical English cottage garden filled with pretty, delicate, colourful flowers is often the dream of many gardeners. However, this kind of garden is high maintenance, has high watering demands and it means that you will have an empty garden with no structure...

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