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Innovation in Full Bloom | Pro Landscaper July 2025
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 was, on the surface, everything we’ve come to expect from the world’s most prestigious horticultural...
David Keegan
Jul 161 min read


Awakening the Senses | Pro Landscaper March 2025
When Rochdale Borough Council approached me to design a sensory garden at Hollingworth Lake Country Park , I knew this was a project I...
David Keegan
Mar 11 min read


Is There a Nativist Ideology at Work in ‘Woke’ Horticulture? | Pro Landscaper March 2025
In recent years, native planting, rewilding and so-called “woke horticulture” have gained traction as essential strategies for restoring...
David Keegan
Mar 11 min read


Bringing the Tropics to Chorlton, Manchester | Modern Gardens February 2025
Here's our first press feature of 2025 and it is all about the tropical garden we created in Chorlton, Manchester . In the February...
David Keegan
Jan 151 min read


Stoned? Not Likely | Pro Landscaper November 2024
Sure, natural stone has a timeless appeal, and it has long been a go-to material for outdoor spaces. But in the November 2024 issue of...
David Keegan
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Beyond the Glitz and Glamour of Chelsea | Pro Landscaper July 2024
I had the privilege of writing a feature for Pro Landscaper 's July 2024 issue, reflecting on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and uncovering...
David Keegan
Jul 1, 20241 min read


A Suburban Wilmslow Garden Transformation | Modern Gardens June 2024
In the June 2024 issue of Modern Gardens , I had the privilege of sharing the story behind one of my most rewarding transformations....
David Keegan
Jun 1, 20241 min read


Merging Monton’s Past and Present: A Timeless Garden Transformation | Pro Landscaper April 2024
In the April 2024 issue of Pro Landscaper , the feature Merging Monton’s Past and Present explores a project that transcends eras,...
David Keegan
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Varied Views: A Cheshire East Garden Transformation | Pro Landscaper December 2023
In the December 2023 issue of Pro Landscaper , I had the pleasure of showcasing one of my projects—a 1.7-acre masterpiece in Cheshire...
David Keegan
Dec 1, 20231 min read


A Garden Transformation in Lydgate, Oldham | Modern Gardens November 2023
In the November 2023 issue of Modern Gardens, I share the story of a garden transformation in Lydgate . Perched on the side of the...
David Keegan
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Room with a View: Transforming a Sloping Stockport Garden | Pro Landscaper August 2023
In the August 2023 issue of Pro Landscaper , I delve into a garden makeover that turned a challenging space in Bramhall, Stockport into a...
David Keegan
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Consciously Considered: A Thoughtful Worsley Garden Makeover | Dream Garden July 2022
In the July 2022 issue of Dream Garden , I had the opportunity to tell the story of a truly special project in Worsley , Manchester, in a...
David Keegan
Jul 1, 20221 min read


Turning a Rochdale Garden Into an Exotic Oasis | Modern Gardens July 2022
What do you do when your dream home comes with a not-so-dreamy garden? When the Anthony and Gill first moved into their new redbrick...
David Keegan
Jul 1, 20221 min read


A Cheshire-Derbyshire Hillside Garden Transformation | Modern Gardens April 2022
Reclaiming an overgrown, forgotten corner of a hillside garden can lead to something extraordinary—in Ruth and Warren's case, a serene...
David Keegan
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Ask the Designer: Expert Ideas for Your Shade Garden | Modern Gardens March 2021
In the March 2021 issue of Modern Gardens , the Ask the Designer features advice from our garden designer David Keegan, sharing his tips...
David Keegan
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Wild at Heart: A Salford City Garden Designed for Nature | Pro Landscaper June 2017
In the June 2017 issue of Pro Landscaper , the feature Wild at Heart documents the transformation of a compact city garden in Salford...
David Keegan
Jun 1, 20171 min read


Just Add Water: The UK's First Outdoor Aquarium Garden | Pro Landscaper June 2016
In the July 2016 issue of Pro Landscaper , I shared my creative journey in the feature Just Add Water , detailing the transformation of a...
David Keegan
Jun 1, 20161 min read


From the Bottom to the Top: A Derbyshire Hillside Garden Transformation | Derbyshire Life October 2009
The October 2009 issue of Derbyshire Life features an story by Pat Ashworth titled From the Bottom to the Top , showcasing one of our...
David Keegan
Oct 1, 20091 min read
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