In-depth thinking, guidance and industry insight from the PC Landscapes team. Our Insights explore garden design, sustainability, planning policy and the wider landscape industry, offering considered perspectives and practical knowledge drawn from real project experience.
Luxury garden design in 2026 is less about adding features and more about rethinking how outdoor space supports the way a property is used. Many clients are modernising established homes, looking to introduce outdoor kitchens, pools and structured planting while retaining mature trees, original stonework and the architectural integrity that gives the garden its character.
Redesigning a garden is rarely just about starting again. For many homeowners, it comes from a desire to be more sustainable, to make better use of what is already there, or to adapt a space that no longer works for family life. You may love your garden but know it needs updating. Or you may
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You may be thinking about how your garden will work for growing children, how a new extension connects to the outdoors, or how to modernise a space without losing features that carry personal meaning. This could be a tree planted to mark an occasion, or a layout that once worked but no longer fits daily
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Large-scale garden transformations raise a familiar set of strategic questions. How long will the build take? How much disruption will it cause? Where can costs be managed intelligently? And how do you deal with a site that presents genuine technical challenges? Our 2005 Guildford garden project addresses many of these considerations. Having worked with the
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Sustainability is a core tenet of PC Landscapes’ ethos and is intrinsically linked to not just our environment, but also our economy. The notion of a ‘circular economy’ is one which emphasises the sustainable and continuous reuse of materials within the economy, and minimisation of waste. The Ellen Macarthur Foundation, committed to the creation of
PC Landscapes is no stranger to competition within the numerous prestigious flower shows which take place across the UK throughout each year; Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Malvern, Tatton. Beyond competition, Paul has also been a judge at these flower shows. More about the awards and accolades of PC Landscapes can be
Since at least 1991, the United States of America has been considered a global hegemon; a powerful, international trend-setter. It’s domestic affairs are as important to the world stage as it’s worldwide commitments. Despite this, the US has a complex and often difficult relationship with environmental regulation and the mitigation of climate change. Further complicated
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How to Design a Multipurpose Garden We recently featured an article on town planning and the concept of the ‘garden city’, inspired by a joint venture between the UK government and Barratt Homes. Their goal is to create a new generation of “garden village-style communities,” blending modern living with green spaces. Building on this idea,
There has been much talk of town-building in the last year, and the themes and concepts of a ‘garden city’ have been invoked on a number of occasions. In September 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner struck a deal with Barratt Developments and Lloyd’s Bank to begin a joint venture worth £150 million to lead
How the New NPPF Affects Your Home Extension and Garden Landscaping Plans As a homeowner planning a garden landscaping project or home extension, it’s essential to understand how recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could impact your plans here in the UK. The revised NPPF, introduced in 2024, places a stronger emphasis
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