Trees for privacy in the garden

Summer holidays mark a few weeks when we all spend more time outside and especially in the garden.  But few of us live with no near neighbours and a common challenge is to create a garden with a sense of privacy without overwhelming and darkening what might already be a small space. Clearly in most situations a fence or hedge 1.5...

The great divide – best boundaries

As summer draws to a close we think about what might make our gardens even better for next year and the need for privacy, security and screening is a good place to start. The key decision when considering boundaries is whether you need a solid and secure barrier or more of a visual marker to deter casual wandering. Frequently back gardens...