Garden Design in Brighton: Urban Coastal Style

Hello from our Sussex team of 3; Annabelle, Isabelle and Poppy! We are experts when it comes to garden design in Brighton and designing small urban spaces, with year-round interest acting as an ext...

Clifftop Gardens: How to design a sloped garden step by step

Clifftop gardens appear to be some of the most challenges spaces for people to design but with the right techniques clifftop gardens can be some of the most beautiful gardens.  The regular garden ...

Top 10 tips for designing a Wind-Resistant Coastal Garden

Coastal gardens are often considered challenging spaces to design gardens for; often associated with strong winds, clay soil and harsh conditions they are some of the most challenging spaces to con...

Spring Plans for Coastal Garden Planting

Now is a great time to get planting to ensure you have your coastal garden planting sorted for Spring and Summer. To guarantee some stunning blooms and desirable foliage textures, read through some...

Garden Materials – The DOs and DON’Ts

A huge part of Sussex garden design is contemplating the material palette that will work well with the surroundings, whether this be on the seafront, or in a country retreat. There are some definit...

Garden Design Tips – 2026 INs & OUTs

As we start the new year we are offering our essential Garden Design Tips for 2026 and listing our design Ins and Outs for the world of garden design. Have a look on our Instagram to watch the vide...

Win £100 Worth of New Plants – Coastal Planting Design

To celebrate 3 years of Coastal Planting Design, AND the Brighton studio opening, we will be giving you the chance to win £100 worth of plants, hand selected by us Ivy & Whyte and from our sup...

Best 2025 Christmas Present – New Coastal Garden Design Book by Mark Whyte!

As the festive season approaches, many of us are searching for meaningful Christmas gifts that inspire creativity and bring joy long after the decorations come down. If you’re buying for someone ...

Small Garden Design Brighton transformation, 1 Big Style in Tiny Spaces

1. Think Vertical: Go Up, Not Out For small garden design Brighton when floor space is limited, the sky’s the limit.Vertical planting is one of the most effective ways to make a small garden feel...

How to Become a Garden Designer – 3 Different Routes To An Amazing Career

How to become a garden designer is something more people are exploring in recent years, as many of us have started thinking differently about the spaces around us, especially the outdoors. Gardens ...

Sedum For A Low-Maintenance Garden Design

If you’re looking to create a resilient and beautiful outdoor space, using Sedum For A Low-Maintenance Garden Design is one of the most effective ways to achieve year-round colour, texture, a...

Best 5 Perennials

Garden Design Brighton – summer is just around the corner, and this is when your outdoor space truly comes alive. In our garden design Brighton projects, we always focus on creating gardens that ...

Best Planting Plans for Gardens in the South-East

At Ivy & Whyte Garden Design, we specialize in coastal plants. When creating planting plans for gardens, we’re always on the lookout for resilient, characterful plants that truly thrive in th...

Seaside Garden Inspiration – Amazing Coastal Garden Design

Introduction At Ivy & Whyte creating a coastal garden design that captures the serene beauty of the seaside while standing up to harsh coastal conditions can be a rewarding challenge. One versa...

10 Tips – Shocking Secrets to Instantly Transform Your Corten Steel Gardens.

Garden design is an art form that enables homeowners to express their creativity while improving their outdoor living spaces. Among the most dramatic and flexible materials currently popular in mod...

Planting Designers, 1 powerful secret to your dream garden

Creating a colourful and attractive garden is one of the most enjoyable ways to enrich your outdoor living area. And if you’re searching for a combination sure to grab everyone’s attent...

5 Crucial Secrets of Coastal Landscapes

Along the captivating shores of the South Coast of the United Kingdom, where land meets sea, a harmonious interplay between landscaping and architecture unfolds. Here, amidst the rugged cliffs and ...

Planting on the South Coast – Sussex Planting Ideas

Nestled along the picturesque South Coast of the United Kingdom lies a horticultural paradise, where gardens flourish amidst the salty sea air and temperate maritime climate. From the lush gardens ...

Kent Landscape Designers

Nestled along the stunning South Coast of the United Kingdom lies a tapestry of coastal landscapes that inspire awe and tranquility. From the rugged cliffs of Dorset to the sandy shores of Sussex, ...