A Sensory Approach to Garden Design: Part 2 – Touch
In garden design, touch should be planned alongside sight, smell, sound and taste to create a richer, multisensory experience.
Sarah Chaffer - September 2026
Create a Sense of Place with your Garden Design using Local Hardscaping Materials
A recent woodland walk reminded me how local materials can anchor a landscape. Read on to understand how using regional hardscaping materials can bring an authentic sense of place to your new garden design.
Sarah Chaffer - August 2026
A Sensory Approach to Garden Design: Part 1 – Scent
Good garden design treats scent as part of the spatial experience. A fragrant planting scheme beside a pathway can create a sensory journey, while evening scented plants around a terrace can make an outdoor space especially inviting after sunset.
Sarah Chaffer - August 2026
RHS Badminton 2026 - Site Planting Design Team
Delighted to be part of the small team behind designing the public planting across the event site.
Sarah Chaffer - July 2026
Making Space for Nature: Our Wildlife Friendly Allotment Award
Discover how simple changes can help create thriving habitats for nature, along with practical tips for making your own allotment more wildlife friendly.
Sarah Chaffer - June 2026