Notes from the studio on planning, planting and living with a garden.

Why every good garden starts with a plan

The plan is the cheapest part of any garden and the part that saves you the most. Here is what a plan actually does, and why it comes before the first plant.

Planting for year-round interest, not just one good month

A garden that peaks for a fortnight and sulks the rest of the year is a planting plan problem. Here is how we design for every season.

Choosing plants that will actually thrive in your garden

The right plant in the wrong place is just a slow disappointment. How we match planting to your soil, light and climate.