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Garden Design

16 articles tagged garden design.

Contemporary porcelain patio in a Surrey garden with light grey paving, landscaped planting borders and a neatly maintained lawn.

How Much Does a New Patio Cost in Surrey?

Find out how much a new patio costs in Surrey, compare paving materials and learn how size, groundwork and drainage affect installation costs.

Mekail16 October 20268 min read

Planting

Can You Plant Mature Specimen Trees in Winter?

Winter can be a suitable time to plant mature specimen trees in UK gardens. Learn how to choose the right tree, prepare the site and support healthy establishment.

Mekail14 October 202611 min read

Bespoke outdoor kitchen in a Surrey garden

Outdoor Living

How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Surrey?

Planning an outdoor kitchen in Surrey? Learn what affects the overall budget, from appliances and worktops to paving, utilities, lighting and shelter.

Mekail8 October 202612 min read

Private landscaped garden with fencing and screening in Surrey

Garden Design

How to Make Your Garden More Private

Make your garden more private with practical ideas for fencing, planting, trellis, screening, trees and pergolas without making the space feel enclosed.

Mekail6 October 202611 min read

A partially built patio showing laid stone slabs alongside the exposed mortar and aggregate sub-base.

Driveways & Patios

What Goes Under Patio Slabs? A Guide to Patio Foundations

What goes under patio slabs? Discover how a proper patio foundation is built, including the sub-base, bedding layer, drainage and ground preparation.

Mekail29 September 20267 min read

A small, well-landscaped residential garden featuring compact ornamental trees, a neat lawn, and planted borders behind a traditional brick home.

Planting

Best Trees for Small Surrey Gardens

Choosing a tree for a small garden depends on more than appearance. Discover compact trees suited to Surrey gardens, plus tips on mature size, soil and position.

Mekail24 September 20266 min read

Landscaped Surrey garden featuring light porcelain paving, a dark modern pergola, fresh lawn, and layered shrub borders leading to a brick house.

Garden Design

How Long Does a Garden Transformation Take?

Planning a garden transformation? Find out how long landscaping projects can take in Surrey and what can affect the timeline, including access, groundworks, weather and bespoke features.

Mekail22 September 20266 min read

Modern timber pergola on a porcelain patio alongside a traditional gazebo in a landscaped Surrey garden with a brick house in the background.

Outdoor Living

Pergola vs Gazebo: Which Is Better for Your Garden?

Choosing between a pergola and gazebo? Compare the differences in shelter, privacy, maintenance, planting and outdoor entertaining to find the right fit.

Mekail22 September 20268 min read

A stone patio featuring a wooden dining set and potted lavender in the foreground, bordered by a sweeping lawn and dense, layered trees and shrubs that provide natural privacy, with a traditional brick house visible in the background.

Planting

Best Trees and Plants for Privacy in Surrey Gardens

Looking to create more privacy in your Surrey garden? Discover the best trees, shrubs and plants for screening, from evergreen hedges to pleached trees.

Mekail22 September 20267 min read

An empty, grey stone patio leads to a raised wooden deck with an armchair, adjacent to a lush English garden and traditional brick house under a cloudy sky

Hard Landscaping

Patio vs Decking: Which Is Better for Your Garden?

Choosing between a patio and decking for your Surrey garden? Compare the key differences, from maintenance and durability to drainage, costs and garden levels.

Mekail21 September 20267 min read

High-end Surrey garden design comparing a natural grass lawn on the left with a uniform artificial grass installation on the right, separated by a natural stone pathway.

Landscaping

Artificial Grass vs Real Grass for Surrey Gardens

Not sure whether to choose artificial grass or real turf? Compare maintenance, appearance, drainage and long-term considerations for Surrey gardens.

Mekail18 September 20267 min read

Elegant Surrey garden transformation with lawn, natural stone patio, layered planting and outdoor seating

Garden Design

How to Transform a Tired Garden

Transforming a tired garden doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. Discover practical ways to improve your garden’s layout, paving, planting, privacy and outdoor living space.

Mekail16 September 20267 min read

A stone path through layered planting leading to a brick house in a Surrey garden

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