How the increase of tall residential buildings in London is changing the urban landscape

Are you looking for colourful winter plants? Even in the long dark days of winter, looking out on to the city, my heart is always lifted by winter plants. They continue to give colour and add life to my balcony garden. The view beyond, across London during these months before spring, can sometimes be a […]

Many new apartment buildings in London have balconies and terraces (read more here). And many period homes too have roof spaces. These can be flat roof terraces and balconies where you can design a cool and stylish garden. However small your roof garden, you can have access to sky, light, sun and fresh air in […]

Having an apartment with a balcony in London is a luxury any time. But for someone who has no idea about plants or gardening, how do you begin the process of making it a green oasis where you can enjoy spending time?     For my business, this has been a difficult time. Normally we’d […]

When you design a balcony garden, you need to think about the challenges of the altitude and direction the balcony faces. You also need to consider the weather your plants will have to put up with and how you are going to make sure your plants get the water they need to flourish. Never has […]

Before designing and planting up your balcony, you really need to know which plants will thrive in these conditions. Depending if you live high up or lower down in a building, you need know know what will succeed. With a little understanding of the environment, you’ll be able to create a lovely sky garden.   […]