Building a climate-resilient garden is the topic that Susan discusses in the Summer 2023 edition of OxHomes magazine.
Read MoreDesigning a fruit and vegetable garden
In the Spring 2019 edition of OX Country magazine, Susan Dunstall gives an insight into designing a practical yet beautiful kitchen garden, however much space you have available.
Read MoreInspiration for designing with grasses
Grasses can be textural - architectural even - and can add structure and layering to any garden. In the Summer 2018 issue of OXHomes, Susan Dunstall encourages us to use them just like shrubs.
Read MoreDesigning a garden with planting combinations
Plants bring the garden alive linking the house with the garden and the garden with nature. But to get the right combination of plants that evoke an emotional response to get that wow factor - there is much to consider. Susan Dunstall gives tips on how to design a garden using the right planting combinations.
Read MoreThe versatility of Corten Steel
Guest blog post from Katie at The Pot Company on the versatility, resilience and durability of Corten Steel - ideal for garden design projects...
Read MoreWinter Scent
For something beautiful in the depths of winter, nothing beats the quick waft of fragrance as you walk in your garden; winter-flowering shrubs are usually tiny and much less conspicuous than the blousy flowers of summer.
Read MoreTree Identification
As autumn fades into winter and the first sharp frost arrives, here are some tips from garden designer Susan Dunstall for identifying those trees which define our winter skyline.
Read MoreDesigning stunning planting combinations
When you are looking to create a planting bed from a muddy blank canvas, the task can seem utterly daunting. Here, garden designer Susan Dunstall offers some expert advice…
Read MoreHow to use sculpture as a focus in your garden
Ever wondered how you could best create a garden with a piece of outdoor sculpture as a focal point? Susan Dunstall gives you a few tips from the garden design trade...
Read MoreDesigning sloping gardens
Susan Dunstall gives some tips and tricks for how to get the best out of a sloping or terraced garden.
Read MoreDesigning a herb garden
Susan Dunstall gives us some tips and tricks for designing a herb garden for year round use.
Read MoreWinter gardens
Who says gardens are boring in Winter? Many English gardens look amazing all year round because they have a good green architecture as the backbone of the garden. You only have to think of the solid yew hedges in many large country gardens used to divide the garden into ‘rooms’. Places such as Hidcote, the Arts and Crafts garden near Chipping Campden, typifies this style of design.
Read MoreAutumn and grasses
How do you go about designing with grasses and choosing ones that work for you? They can be beautiful and so effective when used properly, either on their own or mixed in with perennials. Any garden with a little wind cries out for grasses – the graceful movement and gentle noise add a unique element.
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