Garden Patio Ideas
Dan shares photos of some of his favourite hard landscaping projects to help anyone looking for garden patio ideas.
Back Garden Makeover in North Curry
Find out how Silver Birch Gardens transformed a sad, uninspiring plot into a relaxing haven in this case study of our back garden makeover in North Curry
Designing and Building Sensory Gardens
At SilverBirch Gardens we pride ourselves on creating outdoor spaces that appeal to all five senses. Here are our tips of designing and building sensory gardens.
Landscaping your garden – where to start
Landscaping your garden is quite an undertaking but done properly, you’ll not regret it. Here are my tips on how to start a landscaping project.
Types of Patio – What works best for your garden?
A patio is a garden design essential. It provides extra living space. But which patio is best for your garden? Somerset based garden designer Dan Richards Somerset’s favourite garden designer [...]
Front Garden Makeover in Wembdon
An in depth look at a recent front garden makeover in the pretty village of Wembdon on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
Creating interest in a low maintenance garden
An interesting garden needn’t be hard work to look after. Here are my tips for creating interest in a low maintenance garden.
Climate Change – can garden designers make a difference?
We’re all accustomed to recycling household waste, re-using bags and reducing waste but how can gardens counter the effects of climate change? Can garden designers really make a difference?
Bringing autumn colour into your garden
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops it’s tempting to spend less time in the garden. However, when you know how make the most of autumn colour in the garden, a little time out of [...]
What does a new garden cost?
A new garden can add value to your property and joy to your life but of course there will be an initial outlay. In this article we ask “what does a new garden cost?” and look at ways to get best [...]