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// Latest guide

Indian sandstone or porcelain: which is right for your patio?

Materials · · 3 min read

How Indian sandstone and porcelain compare on look, upkeep, grip and long-term cost, and how to choose between them.

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Every guide we’ve written.

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Illustration. View from an upstairs window over a well-proportioned garden: a sandstone terrace, a rectangular lawn, a curving planted border and a bench under a tree at the far end.

· 2 min read

Using the golden ratio in garden design

A simple proportion that helps a garden feel balanced, and how to use it for patios, borders and planting.

 Illustration. A printed concept visual of a new garden and a measured plan on a kitchen table with mugs of tea, the tired garden visible through the open doors behind.

· 2 min read

Why it pays to see your garden before it's built

Seeing your finished garden before a spade goes in the ground makes decisions easier and avoids expensive changes later.

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· 3 min read

How to choose paving for your garden

The main paving materials compared in plain English, and how to pick the right one for how you use your garden.

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· 2 min read

Do you need planning permission for garden work?

What usually needs planning permission in a garden, what doesn't, and how to check for your home.

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