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.
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Inspiration 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
Successful garden planting considers factors like growing conditions, purpose, maintenance, and year-round interest through seasonal changes and diverse plant types. Harmonious colour combinations and varied plant shapes are also important, and a scaled planting plan is essential for organising and implementing the design.
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.
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Tree 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.
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Lupin Masterpiece, Salvia Caradonna and the orange Geum
Designing 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…
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How 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...
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Designing sloping gardens
Susan Dunstall gives some tips and tricks for how to get the best out of a sloping or terraced garden.
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Designing a herb garden
Where traditional herb gardens used geometric designs with symmetrical beds and box hedging, modern herb garden planning starts with determining the garden's purpose which then informs the design and plant selection.
Read MoreWinter gardens
English gardens don't have to be dull in winter. Many maintain year-round beauty thanks to a strong underlying structure of evergreen plants.
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Autumn and grasses
Designing with grasses can be a beautiful and effective way to add visual interest and movement to your garden. They can be used on their own or mixed in with other plants, such as perennials.
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