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Garden designer vs. landscaper: what’s the difference?
Do you need a garden designer, a landscaper, or both? Here’s how the two roles differ and who to speak to first…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Seaside Gardens
Coastal environments can be challenging for traditional garden plants, which is why ornamental grasses are a staple in our seaside garden designs. …
Coastal Garden Colour Palettes
Working with seaside light: When designing a garden by the coast, one of the most important factors to consider is the quality…
Summer Entertaining in Your Coastal Garden: Design Ideas That Work
There’s something undeniably special about coastal garden entertaining in summer, especially if outdoor dining in a seaside garden or if your garden…
Creating Shelter in Coastal Gardens: A Windbreak Design Guide
Why Shelter Matters in Coastal Gardens South Coast of England is truly a beautiful place to live, the close proximity to nature…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best 5 Perennials
Garden Design Brighton – summer is just around the corner, and this is when your outdoor space truly comes alive. In our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…