Two London Garden Designs

Two gardens, one traditional with hardwood raised beds and a swing seat with mixed planting and summer flowers.  The second has a Japanese Zen garden inspired theme, a framed couryard garden that defines the interanl space and the park beyond.  I tried to leave the materials as pure as possible, no stains or alteration. Contact anewgarden for more information Continue reading Two London Garden Designs

Top 3 Japanese Maples A must have plant you should have at least 1 Japanese maple somewhere on your property.  These top garden design tips will make your garden the envy of the block.  I promise beyond any reasonable doubt, these pricey gems are worth every penny.   Pick Number 1 – Bloodgood Japanese Maple.    The Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ can grow quite tall to about 18 feet.  The purplish-red leaves hold their color well throughout the summer.  You can’t go wrong with this beauty.   Pick Number 2 – Cutleaf Japanese Maple.  These little beauties come in two colors; red … Continue reading

Three Garden Design Ideas

Style your Outdoor Space Use your garden as an outdoor living room and style it like one! There’s a wealth of well-designed outdoor furniture to choose from, plus some indoor pieces work equally well outside. Add to the design with mirrors, exterior paint and candles. Create Continuity If you have a living area that leads directly onto the garden, create a feeling of continuity by using similar materials inside and out. This gives a sleek look and making the overall space feel bigger. In this design, a minimalist interior is teamed with simply stylish outdoor furniture and a pale canopy. … Continue reading Three Garden Design Ideas

Victorian Mosaic Tile London

Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge installed by anewgarden Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge installed by anewgarden Tiles supplied by London Mosaic Restoration Victorian Terracotta Peach and White Tile Path. Contact anewgarden for more information   Continue reading Victorian Mosaic Tile London

10 Great plants for Long term Flowering

1 Geranium psilostemon – easily the most dramatic cranesbill, it produces startling, black-eyed, magenta flowers from May until October. 2 Polemonium ‘Bressingham Purple’ – new Jacob’s ladder with dark-chocolate leaves and deep blue flowers. Sterile hybrid so continues to flower until the frosts. 3 Astrantia major – there is a wealth of new varieties in pink and dark crimson or try growing your own from seed. The bracts last for months and new flowers appear from May till October. 4 Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ – Rampant magnificent fiery-orange and bronze bracts and foliage. 5 Epilobium angustifolium ‘Album’ and ‘Stahl Rose’ Again … Continue reading 10 Great plants for Long term Flowering