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Zoning Tips in Courtyard Gardens
Zoning is one of the most important techniques in courtyard garden design. With limited space to work with, it’s vital that every part of...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Planting Suggestions in Courtyard Gardens
Planting is what brings a courtyard garden to life. In a small or enclosed space, the right combination of plants adds structure,...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Planning Permission in Courtyard Garden Design
When planning a courtyard garden, it’s important to consider more than just the design. In some cases, changes to small outdoor spaces –...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago3 min read


Mistakes to Avoid in Courtyard Garden Design
Designing a courtyard garden is full of potential, but it also comes with unique challenges. Unlike larger spaces, where there’s room to...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Garden Features in Courtyard Gardens
Courtyard gardens may be small, but they offer endless design potential. The right features can turn a compact space into a calming...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Garden Design Ideas for Courtyard Gardens
Courtyard gardens may be compact, but they offer huge potential. Whether you're a homeowner with a small urban plot or a café owner...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Eco-Friendly Courtyard Gardens: Sustainable Ideas for London and Kent
Designing a courtyard garden is a unique opportunity to create a private outdoor space that feels calm, considered and connected to...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Does Courtyard Garden Design Add Value to Your Property?
A well-designed courtyard garden is more than just a nice view. It can increase the value of your home, improve rental appeal, and create...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago3 min read


Design Tips for Courtyard Gardens
Courtyard gardens are often hidden gems. Tucked between buildings or behind walls, these compact outdoor spaces offer a unique...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


Common Design Challenges in Courtyard Gardens
Courtyard gardens are often among the most rewarding outdoor spaces to design. Tucked away from the street and surrounded by...
Oliver Burgess
5 days ago4 min read


What are the benefits of a clover lawn for gardens in the UK?
As the UK becomes hotter and the weather becomes ever more increasingly hard to predict the traditional turf or seeded lawn becomes more...
Oliver Burgess
Jun 302 min read


Garden Ideas for Long Narrow Gardens
Long, slender backyards are a familiar sight in London and Kent – and they present both a challenge and an opportunity. At Oliver Burgess...
Oliver Burgess
May 2111 min read


Small Garden Design in London & Kent – Big Ideas for Tiny Gardens
Designing a small garden is both a challenge and an opportunity. In crowded cities like London, or even in the villages of Kent, many homeowners have only a tiny garden or a petite patio to work with. Yet with the right design ideas and a bit of creativity, even the smallest outdoor space can become a beautiful, functional oasis.
Oliver Burgess
May 1930 min read
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