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 We visit our completed gardens regularly to give guidance, optimise results, check on establishment.

Green Oasis in Blackheath

 Multiple zoned garden in Blackheath, with charred decking and oak bespoke benches Creating cozy corners to relax  Designed on multiple levels with rusting steel corten steps and an oak bridge to link two zones with a sunken planted border with chimney flues used as pots  Hand picked specimen plants softening and wrapping around each zone Corten gate installed to side access a play on Trompe-l'oeil in the corner reflecting light and creating an optical illusion of a much bigger space lighting installed into the charred deck reflecting across the corten steps a play on texture and scale throughout a small family table and chairs for alfresco dining ` oak bridge links the two zones Specimen Osmanthus for scent, height and sculpture OFYR BBQ  Textural balls of Pittosporum  at the junction swings tucked down in the lower area garden design greencube garden project monitor greencube hard landscaping Clayton at Quest planting greencube aftercare greencube

Pro Landscaper June 2020

greencube design's founder, Mandy Buckland, featured in Pro Landscaper June 2020

woman&home August 2020

greencube's own meadow garden inspires in the August 2020 edition of " woman & home " magazine

Greencube Design in Sunday Times 31st May 2020

Boost Kerb Appeal See us in yesterday's Sunday Times , a feature on boosting kerb appeal by Jayne Dowle. Here we have designed a front garden in Greenwich, blending old with new. Soft yorkstone bullnose paving blends with old London brick of the house and creates a contrast with the geometric patterned replica victorian tiles. We've used a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area that catches the late afternoon sun.

Homes and Gardens May 2020 Issue

See greencube in May's issue of Homes and Gardens magazine Thank you Homes and Gardens for including our top tip 'How does your garden grow....' simple planting ideas from our green-fingered experts

Here's how we work - a case study

Let's have a chat...... Our garden design process begins with you contacting us by email or a phone call, a chat........ You may not have worked with a designer before and may like to understand h ow the design process works, get an idea of the timescales, and budgets. If you like what you hear we'll arrange a visit. I like to spend an hour or so with you, in your home and garden space. We will talk about your likes and dislikes, I'll listen to your thoughts and ideas, take some notes, take some photos and understand what you want from your outside space. I use my time with you to: Get to know you as an individual,  collect your ideas, desires and requirements for your garden Get a feel for your house, your home, your style and gain some context for my design ideas Do an analysis of the site, for example: light, shade, aspect, privacy, access, circulation, etc. Explain and discuss the process and how I can help you achieve your ambitions My objective is to develop...