Our designer David ’s personal motto is, “It’s all about the plants.” And over the years, that idea has evolved and deepened. Today, “plants” also means the vital, bustling life of pollinators that sustain them, and vice-versa, because bees, butterflies, hoverflies and the likes are the heartbeats of a thriving garden. For DK Garden Design, we don’t just think of cultivating a pollinator-friendly garden as an aesthetic choice, we see it as a meaningful contribution to the sur

The most successful garden designs marry two things: gardens that read as carefully composed, year-round spaces but function as healthy habitat for pollinators—such as bees, butterflies, hoverflies, moths, beetles and birds. Our multi-award-winning Eco Garden in Worsley, Salford  exemplified this approach. The garden was recognised with a Silver Award  at the 2018 APLD International Landscape Design Awards, where it was hailed by the judging panel as “a stellar illustration o

What if your back garden could transport you thousands of miles away into the lush, vibrant rainforests of Southeast Asia... without getting on a flight or leaving Manchester? That's what we made possible for one Chorlton couple. In the October issue of Pro Landscaper, you can find out how we reimagined a tired patch of lawn into a living, breathing sanctuary of greenery, water and warmth—complete with layered planting, tranquil water features and an atmosphere that feels wor