With winter well on the way, it’s important to properly look after your garden during the colder months of the year. While it’s common for gardens to become neglected during this time, without proper upkeep, your outdoor space will be more susceptible to damage, plants can die and the entire area can become a breeding ground for pests. With this in mind, it’s essential to have a thorough understanding of how you can prepare your garden for the winter months. Here at Atlantes Landscapes, we’ve spent more than 30 years…

Here at Atlantes Landscapes, we’re passionate about the power of nature and the way we can use our gardens and outdoor spaces to make a positive contribution to our local environment. We’ve been concerned for a while about the growing popularity of artificial grass for a number of reasons. While we understand that it might be convenient and requires little maintenance for homeowners, we believe that not only are you losing the many benefits you get from natural grass, but that it can cause serious long-term harm to our environment….

Narrow gardens present a great challenge to design and build and this can be overcome by some imaginative ideas such as Introduction of curves Changes in levels Water features Planting Firstly when planning any garden you need to carry out a thorough detailed survey and take photos to remind yourself of any aspects of the original garden Then begin the design process starting from the inside (the heart of the garden) and work outwards. Do not design a garden around the boundaries or you will only reflect the boundary lines…

The team here at Atlantes Landscapes would like to welcome you to our brand new blog page. This will feature regular posts updating readers on the latest news and advice from our company, as well as the wider industry. Check back here regularly to have a read through the latest posts we’ve been sharing – in the meantime, have a browse through our website to find out more about our services! We’re proud to bring exceptional garden design and landscaping services across Exeter and Devon – including Tiverton and Newton…