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Pink flowers in front of the house at Chatsworth
Inspiration from Chatsworth Flower Show

Inspiration from Chatsworth Flower Show

Chatsworth Flower Show is right on our doorstep and we have enjoyed visiting it since it started 3 years ago. Unsurprisingly Chatsworth Flower Show 2019 was no exception. The show gardens were very impressive, and it delighted us to see most of them using decorative aggregates within the design. Our blog will guide you through our favourite gardens and the products that were featured within them. The Wedgwood Garden We donated our Goldpath self-binding gravel to the Gold medal winning…

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Information plinth with gold medal on in front of The Montessori garden at Chelsea with colourful flowers in the back ground.
Going for Gold

Going for Gold

If you are looking to transform your garden with our products and want to take inspiration from a Gold Medal winning show garden then read on. All these gardens were really going for gold! This summer has seen many of our products used in gardens that have received gold at the UK’s top Flower Shows. Our blog will guide you through how these gardens used decorative aggregates to fantastic effect! Harrogate Flower Show Harrogate Flower show ran from the 25th…

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The Manchester Garden at RHS Chelsea with lots of greenery, grey paving and a white woven sculpture.
The Manchester Garden

The Manchester Garden

We take a look at The Manchester Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Designed by Exterior Architecture it honours the great city’s past, present and future. As Manchester was at the heart of the industrial revolution it developed very quickly which left very little green space. The garden was created to illustrate their desire to be at the forefront of urban planting. It also celebrates the ethos of green spaces such as Angel Meadows. There were 10 trees in…

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The Hampton Court Palace and it's Gardens. Golden gravel has been used to cover the ground.
The Gardens at Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

The Gardens at Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

We were lucky enough to visit the gardens at Hampton Court Flower Show 2019. The show is set against the stunning back drop of the Hampton Court Palace and its gardens and is one of the best-loved horticultural events in the UK. This year featured an abundance of inspirational show gardens, most of which included decorative stone. BBC Springwatch Garden We donated our Cotswold Chippings into the BBC Springwatch Garden which was designed as a feature garden by Jo Thompson…

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A Look at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2019

A Look at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2019

We visited Tatton Park Flower show 2019 at which there were some excellent gardens to enjoy and be inspired by. Lets take a look at a few! The Phytosanctuary Garden Designer – Kristian Reay Builder – Steven Foxcroft Landscapes Award – Gold Medal Winner A stunning Young Designer Garden to see is The Phytosanctuary Garden, Designed by Kristian Reay, 27 from Somerset. This garden picked up a most deserving Gold medal. Utilising this season’s key colour trend with the placement…

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A wooden bench and table set in the Wedgwood Garden at RHS Chatsworth surrounded by brightly coloured plants.
Inspiration from the Wedgwood Garden at RHS Chatsworth

Inspiration from the Wedgwood Garden at RHS Chatsworth

Looking for ideas and inspiration for your garden? We went to take a look at the Wedgwood Garden at RHS Chatsworth to get some gardening tips. This garden not only won a Gold Medal but also received ‘Best In Show’ ‘Best Construction’ and ‘People’s Choice Award’. It is the only garden in RHS history to receive all these medals! The Wedgwood Garden at RHS Chatsworth is inspired by the work that John Wedgwood did in botany and horticulture. Also John…

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Festival Theatre RHS Malvern
The Festival Theatre at RHS Malvern Flower Show

The Festival Theatre at RHS Malvern Flower Show

We were thrilled to supply products to the Festival Theatre at RHS Malvern Flower Show. Ruth Gwynn Associates and Keyscapes Design & Construction built and designed the stage. It was sponsored by Great Little Breaks. We went to speak to the team about the challenges and successes of their build at RHS Malvern. Festival Theatre hosted gardening experts RHS Malvern is one of the largest flowers shows that take place over the spring and summer season. This year it featured…

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Our Favourite Gardens from RHS Malvern

Our Favourite Gardens from RHS Malvern

Malvern Spring Festival ran last week and we went to check out what’s on. We spoke to designers, builders and visitors and found our favourite gardens at RHS Malvern. The Festival Theatre Stage The Festival Theatre Stage Designed by: Ruth Gwynn AssociatesBuilt by: Keyscape Design & ConstructionSponsored by: Great Little BreaksDecorative Aggreates supplied by Stone Warehouse Scottish Boulders 600-900mm, Scottish Boulders 300-600mm, Scottish Boulders 100-200mm and Play Pit Sand. We were delighted to work with Ruth Gwynn Associates and Keyscape…

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What to see at RHS Chelsea 2019

What to see at RHS Chelsea 2019

The gardens are being built and we’re getting our cameras ready for the Chelsea Flower Show. Here’s our list of what to see at RHS Chelsea 2019. The Montessori Centenary Children’s Garden Designed by: Jody LidgardBuilt by: Bespoke Outdoor SpacesKey sponsors: Montessori Centre International & City Asset Management Products donated: Duck Egg Pebbles 15-30, Duck Egg Pebbles 30-50, Duck Egg Cobbles 60-120, Nordic Shingle 8-12 The Montessori Centernary Children’s Garden celebrates 100 years of Montessori in the UK and commemorates…

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Top 5 Garden Ideas From Harrogate Flower Show

Top 5 Garden Ideas From Harrogate Flower Show

The Harrogate Flower Show has kicked off the planting season in Yorkshire. We visited the show to explore the latest trends and find top tips about re-creating the look in your outdoor space. Here are our top 5 favourite garden ideas from Harrogate. Top 5 Garden Ideas from Harrogate Flower Show Number 1: Gabion Baskets The Gabion Baskets used on The Mental Health Awareness Garden acted as a great focal point. They contained Ebony Black Cobbles and Cotswold Cobbles to…

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