Country Homes & Interiors

All you need to know… GARDEN LANDSCAPING

Flowers may add beauty and flourish to your garden, but it’s the hard landscaping that provides the ‘bones’ of the space. The garden of a country house is the link between it and the surrounding landscape, so consider this aspect carefully when planning the design of your plot. Your property may even be listed, or you might live in a conservation area, which can affect the garden design you go for.

HOW DO I PLAN MY DESIGN?

There are some fundamental questions to ask yourself before embarking on a

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