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Why good gardens last. Practical insight into materials, maintenance, soil, drainage and construction — focused on why it matters, not DIY instructions.
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Bigger Picture
Understand how gardens are changing — looking beyond individual materials and details to climate, ecology, use and the future of garden design.
Are we paving too much of our gardens?
A wider look at how hard landscaping, rainfall, planting and the loss of permeable ground are changing the way London gardens need to be designed.
Read article →Can a garden be both low-maintenance and alive?
Low maintenance does not have to mean more paving. Plant choice, soil and thoughtful construction can reduce work without removing nature.
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Do London Gardens Need to Hold More Rainwater?
A wider look at whether London gardens can safely slow, store and use more of the rain that falls on them.
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Shade Is Becoming Part of Good Garden Design
Hotter summer days make shade, planting and material choice part of how comfortable a garden feels, not simply how it looks.
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