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How to Build a Driveway That Works with Nature
Front gardens across the UK have seen a quiet transformation in the last few decades. Where there used to be lush lawns, borders and...
David Keegan
Apr 125 min read


Why Paving Over Your Front Garden is Bad for You and the Environment
When faced with the challenge of parking, many homeowners in the UK opt to pave over their gardens to make space for cars. It makes...
David Keegan
Apr 124 min read


A Designer & Pet Parent’s Guide to a Stylish & Safe Pet-Friendly Garden
As a proud parent to Cookie the cockapoo, our garden designer David has spent his fair share of time making outdoor and indoor spaces...
David Keegan
Mar 294 min read


5 Key Elements of Sustainable Garden Design
A well-designed garden isn’t just about how it looks and how it makes you feel—it should also function as a thriving, sustainable...
David Keegan
Mar 175 min read


Design Without Border: Our Award-Winning Approach to Indoor-Outdoor Living
Your garden should bring you out of your house, closer to the outdoors. At DK Garden Design, seamless indoor-outdoor living is what we do...
David Keegan
Mar 124 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


5 Common Garden Design Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Whether you’re a budding garden designer or a homeowner who’s looking to refresh your outdoor space, there are a few common mistakes that...
David Keegan
Jan 305 min read


Beauty & Bounty: A Guide to Creating an Edible Garden
Edible gardens aren’t just a trend. They’re a sustainable, practical and deeply rewarding way to enrich your life and your living space....
David Keegan
Jan 255 min read


5 Design Tips to Add Privacy to Your Overlooked Garden
Creating privacy in an overlooked garden can transform your outdoor space into a peaceful retreat where you can truly relax—no fear of...
David Keegan
Jan 155 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


How Much Does a Professionally Designed Garden Cost? Realistically!
Are you thinking about redesigning your garden? One of the first questions that have crossed your mind is probably, “How much does a...
David Keegan
Jan 86 min read


5 Things to Consider Before Your First Meeting with a Garden Designer
So, you’ve booked your first meeting with a garden designer—congratulations! That’s a big step in the right direction towards the garden...
David Keegan
Jan 25 min read


How We Turned a Manchester Garden Into a Tropical Paradise
Can you bring the tropics to the North West of England? Technically, no—but this garden transformation in Chorlton might just be the next...
David Keegan
Dec 28, 20245 min read


Spring Into Action: 5 Expert Tips for Preparing Your Garden for Spring
The frost is starting to thaw, the days are getting longer again… It can only mean one thing—it’s time to prepare your garden for another...
David Keegan
Dec 11, 20245 min read


DIY or Designer? Why You Should Hire a Professional Garden Designer
Redesigning your garden can be one of the most rewarding ways to enhance your outdoor space. But, if this is your first time giving your...
David Keegan
Dec 11, 20245 min read


How & Why to Incorporate Fruit Trees in Your Garden Design
Fruit trees hold a special place in garden design. They beautify your outdoor space and also offer practical benefits, from providing...
David Keegan
Dec 6, 20247 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
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