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Stone, porcelain, timber and planting - the material choices and build details that decide whether a garden still looks right in fifteen years.

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Reclaimed stone courtyard terrace with brick walls and planting

West Sussex · 7 min read

Choosing Paving and Natural Stone for a Sussex Garden

Paving is the largest single surface in most gardens and the easiest to get wrong. A practical guide to stone selection for Sussex homes.

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Layered planting scheme with grasses and perennials in a Sussex garden

West Sussex · 6 min read

Year-Round Planting Schemes for West Sussex Gardens

Most gardens peak for six weeks and disappear for the rest of the year. Structure, succession and the right soil match fix that.

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Natural stone paving on a garden terrace

Sussex · 7 min read

Porcelain vs Natural Stone Paving: An Honest Comparison

Both are excellent. They fail in different ways and suit different houses - here is how we choose between them.

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