Shape and Form

The way we use shape and form is an integral part of garden design which will strongly affect the way the garden makes you feel. Shape and form can draw the eye to a particular feature, or away from a strong boundary line, it can also give a sense of proportion, soften harsh lines, encourage exploration, or create a sense of space or enclosure. Read on to find out more.

 

Katie

Designing with Balance

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

We are all looking for balance in our lives and this is also reflected in our outdoor spaces. In this… Read more.

Katie

Designing with plant shape and form

Plants, Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

Considering the shape and form of plants is essential for any good garden design. Here we look at how plant… Read more.

Katie

Using Curves in Garden Design

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

Have you ever noticed how the majority of gardens are rectangular in shape? It can be rather a headache for… Read more.

Katie

Keeping It Simple

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

After the recent completion of a beautiful front garden in Newbury, I thought I would highlight how a design -… Read more.

Katie

Angular Design

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

Making the most out of the space available in a garden is a key component to a great design. Often… Read more.

Alison

Garden Design Psychology

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

For me, one of the joys of designing, and then constructing gardens for people is witnessing the pleasure that clients… Read more.

Alison

Softening the Lines

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

Many of the gardens we work in have starkly rectangular or very angular boundaries. In addition, many modern houses are… Read more.

Alison

Designing on the Diagonal

Plan Your Garden, Shape & Form

Garden designers often like to tilt the orientation of a garden so that, for example, lawns and paths run at… Read more.

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From planning a new border to a complete garden remodel, we pride ourselves on transforming ideas into beautiful reality, with minimum disruption. If you’re based in or around the Reading and Newbury area, we’d love to meet and discuss your project in detail – book your free no-obligation garden consultation today. We do get pretty booked up, particularly during the Spring, so plan ahead if possible!