Surrey Oak Landscapes
Contemporary Surrey garden with layered planting and stone terrace
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Practical advice, design thinking and project stories from our Surrey studio — written to help you plan a garden you will genuinely use.

Patchy lawn beneath mature trees in a shaded north-facing Surrey garden.

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What to Do When Grass Won't Grow in a North-Facing Garden

Is grass struggling in your north-facing garden? Discover how to improve light, soil and drainage, repair bare patches with shade-tolerant seed, and choose practical alternatives when a lawn is unlikely to thrive.

Mekail · 9 min read

Wide paved garden path bordered by lawn and planting in a landscaped Surrey garden.
Landscaping Advice

How Wide Should a Garden Path Be?

How wide should a garden path be? Discover practical dimensions for main walkways, narrow paths, wheelbarrow routes and accessible gardens, plus tips for choosing suitable materials and planning your layout.

Mekail23 October 20269 min read
A stone path through layered planting leading to a brick house in a Surrey garden

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