Mottisfont Abbey is the home to the British National Collection of ancestral species and 19th century rose cultivars. Situated in Hampshire England, the manor was built on the remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory which stands next to the River Test, the river fished by F.M. Halford, the father of modern fly fishing. The priory was founded in 1201 […]
Garden Design Ideas For Awkward Shaped Gardens
The temptation with an awkwardly shaped garden is either to do as little as possible to it — maybe a lawn surrounded with flowerbeds — or to add too many hidden corners and details, which might work well in an enormous plot, but won’t make the best of an average-sized garden. The ideal is to come up with a layout […]
Resin, Metal, Or Concrete Gardens Statues – The Pros and Cons of Each
Garden sculptures can be made from nearly any durable material. The most popular are concrete, resin, and metal. Here are some things you should know about each. Concrete garden statues: Because these are made from molds, you can get nearly any size, shape, or style of this type of statue that you would like. Concrete statues are sold in both […]