Posted on: 09 Jan 2017
Modern garden design is going through a dramatic shift. From being a simple exterior façade to the house, the garden has become a key part of the home. Designers are keen to integrate the outdoor space with the indoor space and are concerned with more than just the functional features of the garden. Trends in […]
Posted on: 07 Dec 2016
Contemporary Garden Design Ideas for 2017 Gone are the traditional, voluminous shapes and profusion of colours in the garden design world – contemporary gardening is leaning more into the minimalist and sparse look, comprised of clean lines, earthy colours and open spaces. Contemporary garden design has its roots in the 1960s, when it was all […]
Posted on: 04 Jan 2016
Football is part of everyone’s life in England. It is the national sport, and it comes with the territory if everyone wants to play. While grownups are still fond of going to matches and screaming for our teams, children are most fond of the sport. Furthermore, if they want to become professional footballers in the […]
Posted on: 22 Jul 2015
Warm weather is something of a rarity in this part of the world and people want to take advantage of the opportunity whenever it presents itself. The same, however, goes for plants, and their biological chemistry does a better job at this. The best example of such opportunistic tactics is the infamous weed that plagues […]
Posted on: 23 Jun 2015
Stagnant water can suck out the life of your garden. Here at Oakleigh Manor, we know how garden drainage can be tedious, uncontrolled and downright disastrous. Stormwater Disaster During rainy seasons, some gardens suffer from storm water and puddles that can ruin the biotic components in it – plants and organisms alike. Too much water […]
Posted on: 12 May 2015
Flowers are beautiful additions to any garden or landscape. Their colourful and playful appearance adds charm to plain grass and leaves. These beautiful blooms make a statement, catch your neighbour’s eyes and increase your home’s entire appeal. Beautify your garden by adding a wide array of flowers. An amazing garden begins with selecting the right […]
Posted on: 25 Mar 2015
The excitement that comes with gardening is so high that most homeowners tend to go right ahead without giving it much consideration. Gardening is both an art and a science. Since it is a science, you will need the opinions of experts to come up with the technical details that comprise the schemes most suitable […]
Posted on: 07 Mar 2015
Flowers in full bloom, lush green grass and perfectly still ornamental stones are just a few of the elements of a beautiful garden. Nevertheless, there are ways to still make it better, more aesthetically appealing. Water features are an essential part of every garden, as these give an impression that your space is alive and […]
Posted on: 03 Feb 2015
Out of everything you can design in your home, your garden will give you the most opportunities in expressing your individuality and personal style. With a proper system in designing your garden, you can have a little piece of nature in your home. On a single sheet of paper, you can visualise how the garden […]
Posted on: 23 Dec 2014
There is no steering around it: driveways play a big role in the appearance of any home. The typical 20 by 40 foot suburban driveway occupies an estimated 800 square feet of the front yard, which is almost half a tennis court. Most homeowners, however, look at their driveways as mere slabs of concrete. With […]
