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Water changes the use, the microclimate and the layout of the garden. Conventional pools, natural swimming pools and ponds have different systems and levels of…
ReadThe 3–30–300 rule proposes three benchmarks for the presence of urban nature: seeing at least three trees from every home, school or workplace.
ReadTopography, sun, water, soil, views and uses are analysed before the drawing. Find out what information guides the design.
ReadThe functional mosaic keeps lawn where there is real use and brings in diverse planting where footfall is low.
ReadA street tree should be chosen for the space it will have when mature, and not for the size it has on the day of planting.
ReadA sponge garden spreads water across several layers and spaces before sending it down a pipe.
ReadA landscaping build follows a sequence. Some stages can overlap, but the dependencies must be respected.
ReadA dry summer often leaves a gap in the garden: many species have already finished their spring flowering and others come under stress.
ReadPlanting calls for a prepared sequence, from confirming the specimen through to watering and staking. Get to know the control points.
ReadMore than a botanical choice, an old tree brings instant maturity and an identity anchored in time to your outdoor space.
ReadThe crown should not be reduced automatically after lifting. Find out when pruning is justified and why the balance is not a fixed percentage.
ReadA selection of trees for birds should combine direct food, associated insects, shelter and different times of year.
ReadA tree planting scheme should not be judged only by the number of trees planted. What matters is how many manage to last, form a crown and deliver.
ReadA tree planting scheme defines where to plant, which trees to use, how much soil to reserve and how to follow up. Find out when one is needed.
ReadTree, multi-stem and shrub occupy space in different ways. Learn about the structure, the use and the criteria for choosing.
ReadTrees for birds should be compared by function, not just by fruit production.
ReadSelecting trees for the future climate is not about guessing which species will survive in 2050.
ReadIn today’s urban development, we can see the constant spread of labyrinths of concrete, steel and asphalt.
ReadWater can create habitat, cool the space and increase diversity, but it can also bring a risk of drowning, mosquitoes, poor quality, leaks and maintenance.
ReadWhen the pores fill with water, the roots are short of oxygen. Learn to recognise waterlogging and tell it apart from drought.
ReadThe detailed design turns the approved concept into plans, sections, details, specifications and measured quantities for construction.
ReadThe concept design defines layout, levels, materials and planting before the detail. Find out which documents it includes and which decisions it allows.
ReadThe landscape architect works with land, planting, water, materials and uses. Find out about the decisions that go beyond choosing plants.
ReadA photograph helps to recognise patterns, but it does not measure soil, water or roots. Find out which images and information to send.
Read100 frequently asked questions on selection, planting, transport, soil and maintenance, answered in a few lines.
