The English Home

Dig deep OR SAVE?

To create an outside space that will thrive and continue to do so over time, garden designers and consultants use their in-depth knowledge to advise clients where to invest to get the best quality and where to make smart budget decisions. Whether looking to create a new landscaped area in a large garden or simply improve a small patio courtyard, expert guidance on key areas to invest and save can help unlock a garden’s maximum potential, whatever the style of garden and size of budget.

PATIOS & TERRACES

A patio or terrace is a place everyone congregates, and it is worth investing in groundworks. Isabelle Palmer, renowned city garden designer and founder of The Balcony Gardener, advises starting with hard-wearing materials:

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