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Choosing the right tree for a rope swing seat in a small suburban garden..

Hi everyone,

I am grateful for any tips and advice before I get stuck in. Is there an alternative to Oak? Client's garden is too small for such a large tree. Client's child is currently 3 but will grow! I would like to plant a tree and when ready hang

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Judi Samuels Garden Design Nov 25, 2012

Cardiff Christmas meet up

If any landscapers, gardeners, arborists, designers in or around Cardiff are up for a meet up either for Christmas or in January, perhaps for a curry then I would be delighted to co-ordinate.

Send me an email if you are interested. cardiffgardener@g

Started by Mark Hamer in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 27, 2012

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The view from above...... rooftop gardens

Wow...You just don't appreciate what landscaping is 'above' your head when in the City.

Fantastic images : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningpicturegalleries/9620609/Aerial-photographer-Jason-Hawkes-shoots-the-rooftop-gardens-of-central-L

Started by Gary RK in Design

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Oct 20, 2012

Landscape photos source

I have been tutoring in garden design for some three years now and I would appreciate any advice on sourcing landscape photographs from the internet; what sites you would recommend (preferably free).

Started by Bill Casey in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Woodster Oct 9, 2012

Designer required for Planting plans in Bromley, Kent

Anyone interested in providing some planting plans for a garden in Bromley, Kent? If so please get in touch. cwlangford@woodstonelandscaping.co.uk

Started by Charles Langford in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Charles Langford Nov 20, 2012

Options for Surfaces for steep driveway

I have a client with a drive that's around 1in 10 and would love to have block paving. Any views from contractors on the steepest gradients for flexible and wet mortar methods. I guess coloured asphalt would be more long lasting but what ideas does a

Started by stephen anthony ryan in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Shane murphy Dec 27, 2013

Recommended Playground path surfaces?

Has anyone got advice or experience to share?

I have been approached by a North London Primary school, primarily to give them a quote to sort out their gardens (my area of growing expertise) but they also asked if I could suggest any new solution to t

Started by michelle duxbury in Design

26 Replies · Reply by Faith Caine Dec 18, 2012

This time lapse project of the construction of a living wall might make you giggle

Very tight budget and very tight timescale for L'Oreal but everyone who sees it has a smile or giggle as they watch. It was part of their pop up shop in London last week for a new product Rose Imaginaire.

Started by Richard Boyd in Design

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Vertical bicycle storage

Hello All

Does anyone know of a good vertical bicycle storage solution for a front garden? It will probably need to be free standing although we could make a frame to back it onto and in an ideal world it might feature some kind of canopy. Not much to

Started by John Davies in Design

5 Replies · Reply by Daniel Mogridge Oct 3, 2012

Water-proof pergola

Can anyone recommend a waterproof covering for a pergola sited next to a South facing room. Is polycarbonate a good option?"

Started by Susan Oscroft in Design

6 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Sep 14, 2012

Show garden sponsorship

Afternoon folksIve designed a show garden for Hampton court next year and I am looking for advice for sponsorship approaches. The Garden tells the story of having and recovering from poor mental health - a subject that scares many people.Here is a li

Started by Ian Price in Design

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Type of contracts for design

What type of contract for design services would you use when commissioned to produce designs for private clients?

Started by Ian Price in Design

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Online/postal design service.

Just wondering if any designer has any experience of offering online/postal design services?Having never offered this type of service myself I would be keen to hear your opinion in terms of level of service (what you offer in regards to drawings), th

Started by Ian Price in Design

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can anyone recommend a good supplier of clay or pot planters

your help is required to recommend a supplier of square pot planters for a special project i am undetaking this winter

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Design

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Tea Gardens and Coffee Houses: Tasteful Events in Unexpected Places

Would you like to be enchanted and surprised? Taste the sweet and the sour, the delicate smell of Ceylon? Meet some lovely people whilst listening to the leaves rustling in the wind? Would you like to spend an afternoon with friends in an urban setti

Started by Ludivine Baruton in Design

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Bulbs and squirrels/rabbits

I'm working on a planting design for a client and they say they've not had any success in their garden with crocus bulbs due to squirrels/rabbits. Not sure rabbits cause a problem with bulbs?

Have you found crocus bulbs are best avoided when there's

Started by Melissa Morton in Design

6 Replies · Reply by Melissa Morton Jul 15, 2012

Using glass panels in garden design

Could someone help recommend a glass supplier who can make up a glass panel for a garden?

Thanks

Started by Emma Griffin in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Thermo Jul 8, 2012

Does anyone no any good garden design software?

Hi Just wondering if anyone knows any good garden design programs or software?

Not to expensive?

Thanks

Dave

http://fenceinstallationnorthlondon.co.uk/

Started by David Harris in Design

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CAD Drawings Anyone?

CAD Drawings Anyone?

I've been working for a large engineering company for a while now but have a keen interest in landscaping. I've done a few gardens/driveways for friends and have decided to put my skills as a cad technician to use with my interest

Started by Tom Register in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Tom Register May 10, 2012

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Charles Rutherfoord's garden on Gardeners' World

Did anyone manage to catch Gardeners' World yesterday (available on iPlayer if you didn't)?

Is Charles Rutherfoord's garden a planting masterclass or a bit of a mess?

I don't know what you thought but I felt the whole garden looked a bit of a pickle

Started by Phil Voice in Design

18 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 29, 2013

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