Five Top Gardening Themes for 2023
The pandemic has revolutionised how people in the UK see their gardens – not just as a chore to look after, but as a valuable outdoor space which gives them the chance to unwind and relax. Figures from mental health charity MIND indicate that over seven million people have been spending more time in their […]
What Makes a Garden Contemporary?
Sometimes the terms ‘modern’ and ‘contemporary’ can be confused, at least where landscape gardening is concerned. The former refers to a gardening style which dates back to the early 20th Century, and is characterised by clean, sharp edges, symmetrical features and neutral colours. A contemporary garden, by contrast, is much more reflective of current trends […]
Five Plants to Keep a Landscape Garden Looking Colourful in Winter
 Just because it’s no longer the peak growing season doesn’t mean your garden shouldn’t be have plenty of colour over the months ahead. Here Compass Garden and Landscape Design, who offer a planting consultancy service in the Mendips and across south-west of England, identify five species of plants that will keep your outdoor space […]
The Importance of a Lawn to a Landscape Garden
Landscape gardens aren’t just about perfect plants, desirable decking and wonderful water features – you need a good lawn as well. Here Compass Garden and Landscape Design, experts in contemporary garden design in Salisbury, Bruton, and across the south of England, look at the history of the English lawn, the advantages of keeping your grass […]
Five Plants Which Cope Well with Hot Weather
 The weather of the last few weeks has forced many gardeners to rethink what types of plants will flourish in very hot temperatures – and the Royal Horticultural Society has warned that traditional floral choices, such as roses and poppies, may prove less popular as they aren’t as heat resistant. Here, Compass Garden and […]
Key Advantages of a Hillside Terraced Garden
Terraces are one of the real growth areas of landscaped gardens – in more senses than one. They allow gardeners to bring previously unused areas to life, making them suitable for a range of plants and shrubs. Here Compass Garden and Landscape Design, who offer a bespoke gardening service in Bristol, Bath and across South-West […]
Popular Man-Made Features of a Landscape Garden
Landscape gardens aren’t just about natural features; some of the most striking contain man-made touches that give them that little extra spark. Compass Garden and Landscape Design, who provide contemporary garden designs in Frome, Devizes and across Somerset and Wiltshire, look at some of the more popular features. Weather Vanes These are believed to date […]
Four Key Gardening Trends for 2022
The past 12 months has seen an ongoing revolution in gardening and garden design, with millions of people spending more time at home – and on home improvement projects. This has led to a big rise in demand for landscape gardeners as people look to revolutionise their outdoor spaces. But what about 2022? Compass Garden […]
Why Winter’s Ideal for Improving Your Garden Landscaping
Landscape gardeners can work all year round – they don’t just stop because the main growing season is over. While it’s true that there’s less demand for sowing and planting flowers, shrubs and trees, professional designers are still actively planning out some of the hard landscaping features, such as rockeries, decking, drives and pathways. Compass […]
Five of the Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Garden
Many of us enjoy our gardens, but aren’t so keen on the gardening. This is because we don’t always have the time to do all the weeding, watering and pruning that goes into making an outdoor space look good.As well as our hard and soft landscaping expertise, Compass Garden and Landscape Design provides a top-quality […]