by admin | Nov 11, 2025 | homes and gardens
As the days shorten and leaves tumble, autumn becomes a vital time for wildlife. Animals are preparing for winter—some by fattening up, some by hibernating, and others by simply toughing it out. The good news? There are plenty of easy ways we can help. Hedgehogs on...
by Guest | Aug 21, 2025 | Gardens
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your outdoor space into something truly special, Outside Designs is the team to make it happen. Our family-run North London company has been designing and building beautiful gardens for over 25 years. Every stage of your garden...
by Guest | Jul 3, 2025 | Gardens
Where did those 30 years go? Up the garden path? This year, Earl Hyde and I received an award from the National Garden Scheme celebrating our 30 years of opening. In that time, we have transformed plots of waste ground into a Hidden Paradise. Tarmac became The...
by Guest | Nov 26, 2024 | homes and gardens
SMALL GARDENS CAN STILL HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL! Designing a small garden is often harder than a large one. The whole garden is often on view and visible throughout the year, and it needs to look good for 12 months of the year. It is often surrounded by boundaries such...
by Anne Fraser | Sep 5, 2024 | homes and gardens
Seasonal Thoughts from Planting Gems Autumn is just around the corner! This is a lovely time of year – late flowering perennials such as Rudbeckias, Penstemons, Persicaria and grasses reach their peak, and late flowering shrubs such as Hydrangeas, Hebe and Myrtle have...
