Insights
If you want to read a bit more before you pick up the phone, or you just want to see what we are up to day to day, then look no further than our insights pages.
Outdoor Kitchens – we love them!
Outdoor kitchens - we love them at CGLA! If you are thinking of investing in an outdoor kitchen in your garden then take a look at what we think are the key watch outs and features to include.
5 pitfalls to avoid when planning you garden
Our latest blog looks at what to avoid when designing your garden. An insightful look from an award winning designers perspective.
The Summit
A showcase of one of our proudest achievements, showcasing the journey we went on to design and landscape the garden one of the most prestigious houses in South Buckinghamshire
Right plant, right place – a gallop through tips and ideas
If you are finding choosing the right plants overwhelming this simple blog gives you the best tips and ideas for how to choose the right plants for the right place.
5 steps to your perfect garden design
Been following our articles on how to create your perfect garden? Find them all in one place here!
5 steps to your perfect garden design – step 5, pulling it all together
Step 5 - Detailing, budgeting and implementation. The final instalment in the how to design your garden feature which gives you all the technical know how to get your perfect garden built.
Why we all love roses – inspiration, choices and maintenance
Everyone loves roses but here we take a look at where to get inspiration from, choices of roses and maintenance.
Spring Garden Inspiration – Wild Plants in Hedgerows
Taking spring garden inspiration from Devon, our own CEO - Ruth Marshall looks at hedgerows, bluebells and wild flower meadows with mown paths.
5 steps to your perfect garden design – step 4, Materials, Features and Magic
Step 4 - Materials, Features and Magic. A fantastic blog about how to add something unique and special to your garden. A must have read when you are looking for inspiration for your garden for summer.
Why is landscaping so expensive?
A look at some of the hidden costs as to why landscaping is so expensive. Worth knowing before you start on any landscaping garden project especially the big ones.
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?