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 […]
Emphasis is one of the most important traits of a garden. A space without at least one focal point almost always pales in comparison to other spaces that have something to catch the eye of every onlooker and passer-by. Every designer will agree that a focal point is essential in ensuring that your garden exudes […]
Humans and other mammals have three colour receptors, allowing us to see many colours. Light affects how people see a colour. Hues tend to be quite different, depending on the angle of the light. Significance of Landscape Lighting Garden landscaping is essential to homes because it can make a dull yard a more pleasing sight. […]
Walled gardens have an undeniable charm that has captivated people for centuries. There’s just something enchanting and magical about passing through the gates, and then finding yourself surrounded by the gorgeous flora in every direction. It feels like a romantic little corner of paradise, tucked away from all the troubles of the world. Little surprise […]
Many homeowners today feel discouraged to transform their small vacant lots into beautiful gardens. They think that the area should be wide and expansive, with more than enough space for roaming around. Modern living standards, however, make this quite improbable. It is difficult now to find properties with large areas fit for gardening, particularly in […]
New Landscape Project in Caterham, Surrey This new garden project has been created over winter 13/14. Designer Mandy Buckland The Garden we found The garden was a blank canvas, left by the developers on this new build scheme. The garden is wrapped by higher ground to the rear and right hand side boundary, so large […]
A beautiful garden is an owner’s pride. As one of the UK’s leading providers of reliable landscape and gardern maintenance services, Oakleigh Manor will keep your small or large garden healthy and looking great. Caring for your garden doesn’t stop at planting the right species of plants, and decorating the soroundings with additional garden features. […]
Maintaining your property is important to create a beautiful living environment. This applies to your home’s interior and exterior. When talking about the exterior features of your home, the walls, lawn, and garden need much of the maintenance. Let’s focus on your garden. It certainly adds beauty to your property and provides a soothing and […]
We are pleased to announce we will be opening a new show garden at The Brogdale Trust, Faversham, Kent, the home of one of the countries leading fruit collections. The new show garden will be developed over the Winter 2013/14 months, ready to open for 1st March 2014 and the new spring season. Take a […]
During hot seasons, garden owners make necessary preparations to ensure their plants get enough water. On the other hand, they tend to forget about their plants during days when the downpours are heavy. They might have this impression that plants need water and it’s okay to let them stand under the grey sky. Although no […]
