Five Great Decking Ideas to Liven Up Your Garden
Decking can form the cornerstone of any garden, and is often used as the main hub of seating and relaxation. Its recent popularity can be traced back to TV shows like Ground Force, where Alan Titchmarsh and his team used it as the ‘open-plan kitchen’ of its day. However, decking doesn’t have to be purely […]
A Major Garden Restoration Project in Bradford on Avon
Compass Garden and Landscape Design are delighted to be leading a garden design project at the historic Hall Estate in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, to restore and develop their 400-year-old grounds, which had fallen into disrepair. All About The Hall Estate and its Occupants The estate, built in the 16th Century, is well known as […]
Compass – Supporting Biodiversity in Domestic and Commercial Gardens
Biodiversity – or biological diversity – is one of the hottest topics currently facing mankind. It is defined either as the variety of life found either in a specific place, or on the planet as a whole. However, human consumption is putting a lot of pressure on nature’s fragile ecosystems; studies by the World Wide […]
Key Advantages of a Garden Rockery
One of the key elements of many landscape garden projects is the rockery – a versatile addition to any space, particularly when the climate or environment might not be ideal. Compass Garden and Landscape Design, through its landscape garden designer Tim Murphy, has helped to design rockeries for customers in Bristol, Bath and the surrounding […]
Achieving an Integrated Approach to Soft and Hard Landscaping
Two of the key elements of gardening are hard and soft landscaping. The former will give you a basic structure, while the latter will provide the organic, living part of your garden. It is important to integrate both aspects into landscape design to achieve a garden where all parts work in harmony. Compass Garden and […]
Top Gardening Trends to Look Out for in 2021
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how important our gardens are – many of us have been spending a lot more time at home and have learned to appreciate our green spaces so much more. But what does this mean for the gardens of 2021? Here, Compass Garden and Landscape Design, who offer quality […]
What are the Best Trees to Plant in Your Garden?
Now is the time of year to think about planting trees, if you want to give your garden a new look. This is because, over the autumn and winter months, they will need less watering and are more likely to become a beautiful focal point for your garden. But which tree is best for your […]
Five Key Design Functions of a Garden Path
The path is often overlooked as a key design feature of any garden. It shouldn’t be thought of as just a way of getting from one part to another, but as something which can help set the tone and style of the whole space. Compass Garden and Landscape Design provide expert landscape design services in […]
Top Tips on Designing a Garden for All Seasons
Creating a garden which can be enjoyed all year round is a challenge for any keen horticulturist. Every garden has its own unique characteristics – be it size, shape, soil or climate – while every gardener has different tastes too. Compass Garden and Landscape Design have many years of experience in creating gardens which their […]
Which Water Feature is Best for Your Garden?
TV programmes like ‘Ground Force’ and ‘Love Your Garden’, and more recent examples such as ‘Garden Rescue’ and ‘Big Dreams, Small Spaces’ have helped make water features a popular feature in gardens across the UK. Viewers want to see how attractive ponds and fountains could look amongst their own plants and flowers. Compass Garden and […]