Colwynn Garden Design

Native Ornamental Plant Guide for Southern England

A selection of woodland plants that are native to the UK and suitable for home gardens in London, the Home Counties and the Southern Coast.

Nov 22 • 

Chris Bell

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Nov 2 • 

Chris Bell

October 2025

The Importance of Check-Ins During a Garden Project

A good habit for managing emotions

Oct 31 • 

Chris Bell

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What are Weeds?

How should weeds be managed in a natural garden? Defining what is a weed is the first step.

Oct 8 • 

Chris Bell

June 2025

Modernist Gardens

Modernist gardens offer a unique blend of simplicity, clarity, and thoughtful design that has reshaped the way we think about outdoor spaces.

Jun 18 • 

Chris Bell

Arts and Crafts Gardens

Arts and Crafts gardens are one of the most long-lasting and loved styles of garden design in the UK.

Jun 13 • 

Chris Bell

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March 2025

The Philosophy of Wabi-Sabi in Japanese Gardens

Wabi-sabi is a deeply rooted Japanese aesthetic philosophy that celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and finding beauty in the simplicity of nature.

Mar 6 • 

Chris Bell

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February 2025

10 Plants to Bring Love into your Garden

If you are creating a romantic garden, selecting symbolic gifts, or simply curious about the language of flowers, these 10 plants embody love, desire…

Feb 13 • 

Daisy Colwynn

January 2025

Moon Gardens

A moon garden offers beauty, peace, and an enchanting connection with nature after sunset.

Jan 31 • 

Chris Bell

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What is No-Dig Gardening?

Anyone with an interest in gardening has probably heard the term 'no-dig gardening'.

Jan 9 • 

Chris Bell

December 2024

Hügelkultur

Hugelkultur is a sustainable gardening method for creating nutrient-rich, water-conserving soil while recycling natural materials.

Dec 19, 2024 • 

Chris Bell

November 2024

Happiness Gardens of Bhutan

Bhutan’s “Happiness Gardens” are deeply tied to the country’s overarching philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH)

Nov 7, 2024 • 

Chris Bell