Blog
Bulb planting in meadows
The soil at Mansard House is far too fertile for the traditional wildflower meadow. Owing to the fact that we are on alluvial flood plain; essentially silty loam. I have managed it as a wildflower …
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May 2021
Event
Garden Masterclass – Planting in a damp woodland
So delighted to be talking this week on a Garden Masterclass online about PLANTING IN A DAMP WOODLAND – Wednesday 12th May 18.00-19.00. Garden Masterclass is place to learn and share experience and knowledge in …
Press
Peterhouse calls in landscape designer to overhaul gardens – Cambridge Independent 02/21
THGD is proud to have been chosen to design a new garden for Peterhouse, Cambridge, the oldest of the Cambridge colleges. The three-acre plot is on the north side of Trumpington Street, bound by …
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Hawkedon by Hoblyn – Essential Magazine 01/21
A Victorian Gothic style, former rectory, of the late 1850’s, which sits magnificently in the rolling landscape of rural Suffolk and overlooks unhindered arable land lined with ancient oaks. The new owners were keen to …
Blog
Cambridge Garden Design
There is one big hurdle to overcome when designing a garden in the city of Cambridge in that it is the driest city in the UK. Combined with rain shadow and global warming, Cambridge is …
Blog
Rewilding at Mansard House
It’s at this time of year that our rewilded part of the garden really comes into its own. When I say rewilded, it’s not on a Knepp scale with herds of marauding beasts roaming over …
Blog, Community
Fantastic new project for Peterhouse, Cambridge
We were so proud to have been chosen to design a new garden for Peterhouse, Cambridge, the oldest of the Cambridge colleges. The three acre plot is on the North side of Trumpington Street, bound …
Press
The Saturday Telegraph – The ‘Tame Wild ‘ Look 01/21
Wild areas are important for biodiversity, but in the garden keeping the view pretty and Mother Nature happy is a fine balance – this was the discussion that Annie Gatti and I had in her …
Press
House and Gardens – Best of The List: Winter Gardens
Delighted to be included in House and Gardens – Best of The List : Winter Gardens with the garden at Hawkedon House in Suffolk, which we completed a few years ago but was photographed recently …
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Covid-19 and our promise to you.
During these very uncertain times, we understand that embarking on a landscape project could raise concerns about safety. We want to reassure you that we are taking every precaution to promote the health and wellbeing …
