A Wildlife-Friendly Garden Doesn’t Have to Look Wild

A Wildlife-Friendly Garden Doesn’t Have to Look Wild

Apr 28, 2026

There’s a version of the wildlife garden that puts a lot of people off. You’ve probably seen it – the long, uncut grass, the slightly apologetic log pile, the bird feeders on poles above a muddy patch where a lawn used to be. It looks more like a garden that happened...
Low Maintenance Garden Design: Beauty Without the Hard Work

Low Maintenance Garden Design: Beauty Without the Hard Work

Aug 29, 2025

Imagine stepping outside on a summer’s evening into a garden that looks effortlessly beautiful, where every plant seems perfectly placed and is thriving without constant attention. No weekend slavery to the mower, no daily watering rounds, no guilty feelings about...
Why Should You Invest in Transforming Your Garden?

Why Should You Invest in Transforming Your Garden?

Aug 11, 2025

In 2009, New York opened the High Line – a 1.45-mile public garden built on a disused freight railway high above Manhattan’s streets. For years, it had been little more than rusting steel and weeds. Then a visionary team, including planting designer Piet Oudolf,...
The Unexpected Writing Technique That Transforms Gardens

The Unexpected Writing Technique That Transforms Gardens

May 8, 2025

Writers have long understood that a powerful story needs more than just words – it needs rhythm, contrast and structure. This same technique, when applied to garden design, can transform an ordinary space into a compelling landscape that draws people in and keeps them...
Roses in Garden Design: A Must-Have for Any Garden

Roses in Garden Design: A Must-Have for Any Garden

Feb 7, 2024

If you’re considering a design from Lush Garden Design, one thing is for sure – roses will form an integral part of it. These iconic blooms are a staple in most of the gardens we design, and there’s good reason why. When we use roses in garden design they...