Practical advice, design thinking and project stories from our Surrey studio — written to help you plan a garden you will genuinely use.
Discover garden terracing ideas for sloping gardens in Surrey. Explore multi-level patios, retaining walls, outdoor steps, planting and drainage solutions to create a more practical and attractive garden.
Can you lay a patio in winter? Discover how frost, rain and ground conditions affect paving, when installation can go ahead and how to plan a long-lasting patio for your Surrey garden.
Wet leaves, algae and moss can make garden paths and patios slippery in winter. Learn how to clean paving safely, improve drainage and keep outdoor surfaces in better condition throughout the colder months.
Discover garden path and step lighting ideas to improve visibility and enhance your landscaping. Compare recessed lights, bollards, solar options and warm white LEDs for a practical, attractive outdoor lighting scheme.
Choosing between warm and cool white garden lighting? Discover how colour temperature affects patios, pathways, planting and outdoor living spaces, with practical tips for creating a balanced lighting scheme.
Deciding between a freestanding and attached pergola? Explore the differences in design, positioning, shelter, installation and cost to find the right option for your garden.
Discover garden path ideas to suit traditional and contemporary Surrey gardens. Compare paving materials, explore layout options and learn how to create a practical, attractive path that complements your outdoor space.
Find out how much a new patio costs in Surrey, compare paving materials and learn how size, groundwork and drainage affect installation costs.
Learn how to choose climbing plants for your pergola, with options for fragrant flowers, evergreen foliage, seasonal colour and natural shade.
Tell us about your property, your ideas and how you would like to use your outdoor space.