Interior Courtyards
Interior Courtyards seem part of the architecture in places like the Middle East and the Far East. They are also seen in properties in the Mediterranean, Mexico, and South America. One could [...]
Interior Courtyards seem part of the architecture in places like the Middle East and the Far East. They are also seen in properties in the Mediterranean, Mexico, and South America. One could [...]
Many of us travel from the UK to the Med every year. What is it that we so love about going to the Med for our holidays? Is it the sun, sea, sand, sangria or do other elements of those holiday [...]
FOR A CONTEMPORARY GARDEN The Industrial Revolution helped to transform manufacturing from small workshops to large factories. This in turn created jobs. More people moved from rural areas to big [...]
When it comes to Christmas one of the fun things is the joy of giving. However, often we spend a lot of money buying lots of items that may not get used and eventually end up in a charity shop. [...]
A GARDENERS CHEST OF TREASURE How do we all feel about composting? Do we think smelly compost bins attracting vermin or do we think about the environment, recycling and goodness that we can put [...]
Roof Gardens Beautiful gardens can be breath taking but when they are elevated to the skies where they are not supposed to be the experience can become quite magical. Entering a roof garden for [...]
What are Green Roofs? Are they some new hippy trend concocted by eco-warriors, or have they been in existence through history? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the first examples of [...]
After the bursts of colour through spring and summer we all get that dejected feeling that comes with dull grey cold winter days. When we talk of gardens or garden design how many of us give any [...]
The Zoroastrian religion was founded on the four sacred elements air, water, earth and fire. Humans need air to breath, water to drink, fire to cook food and earth to grow plants for their [...]
Hedges have existed since the first Bronze Age farmers who cleared woodland to create fields for farming. Certain strips of woodland were left around the edges to mark boundaries. Hedges were [...]