News
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800 projects and still learning – lessons for garden designers
A fascinating personal reflection from Ruth Marshall our CEO on design learnings over the last 800 projects and 20 years in garden design.
Sketching and the art of visualisation for landscape professionals
In this blog we take a look at sketching and the art of visualisation for landscape professionals. How do you best demonstrate the finished design with a client?
What is Landscape?
To be a successful Landscape Architect you have to challenge perceptions and break conventions - check out our latest blog asking the question "what is Landscape?"
A Cultural Melting Pot
A blog from our Head of Design giving an insight into the world of Landscape Architecture as a discipline and how it is more encompassing, bridging art, science and engineering, mediating between technology, nature and culture.
A Beautiful Monster – Landscape Architecture between assemblage and morphosis
The debate that Landscape Architecture is between assemblage and morphosis written in collaboration by CGLA's Head of Design - Eike Selby and Cristina Morbi.
Things to consider if you are contemplating a water feature
There are lots of things to consider when deciding to add a water feature, not least will I add fish. In this blog we look at the differences between a water feature and a fish pond.
5 Steps to your perfect garden design – Step 3a, A recipe for Planting Delights
Part 1 - Colour Palette A delightful look at planting and the importance of colour within your garden, this blog explores how to choose the right colours for you and your outside space.
5 Steps to your perfect garden design – Step 2, Defining the overall style
The second in a series of steps to help you design your dream garden. This blog looks at syles, what is important and how to define them.
Create your Dream Garden in 5 Simple Steps – Step 1 – The Plan
A step by step guide on how to create your dream garden, with plenty of inspiration and advice from award-winning garden designers.
Garden and Landscape Concept Design
How our design professionals develop a garden through a Concept Design Process
Petals in the Patch
A guide to improving your vegetable patch through companion planting to improve pollination, reduce pests and improve soil quality.
How to water a garden: Water water water!
Watering your plants correctly and keeping them healthy!