Berkshire Borders By Design

06/06/2026

https://www.themiddlesizedgarden.co.uk/why-japanese-maple-perfect-garden-tree-questions-answered/

The Japanese maple (acer) is the perfect garden tree: compact, stunning seasonal color, easy care, and ideal for pots or small spaces.

04/06/2026

Year 3 and still looking good!

01/06/2026

Before and after … day #1. Watch this space .. Aralia Gold, Berberis, Tiarella, Valerian, Russian Sage, Cardoon, Echincea, Miscanthis … and many more.

27/05/2026

Loving all the colour in the garden at the moment. The golden shrub is Aralia Gold, pink is Lavatera and a climbing David Austin rose, silver is Stachys Byzantina, and of course the orange is the infamous Oriental Poppy. The soft pink on the femce is Clematis Montana.

18/05/2026

This was the day of all planting days! Clearing, planting over 100 plants and laying 35 bags of manure. The team did an awesome job and we were well looked after with tea and biscuits! Thanks Fiona 💚

14/05/2026

27/04/2026

Sad news .. https://thedirt.news/landscape-designer-nigel-dunnett-dies/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARcibNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe41wrH9l7_mgagO5enpGmUwdL7MCi6uwUDk0ayKjbPO-i_E5XEAxU7ytFgUk_aem_W8k6zoT46-ySO-2gVgFJzw

The internationally respected horticulturist, author and landscape designer, Professor Nigel Dunnett, has died at the age of 63. His passing was confirmed t ...

27/04/2026

Some super advice here …

Why lazy gardening is good for you and good for the environment.