Modification and Rejuvenation During 2019 and 2020 the CE&G were invited by a not for profit care home Trust to advise on modification and rejuvenation of their existing care home gardens with the aim of increasing the accessibility, sensory richness and attractiveness of their garden spaces. Despite the challenges of...
Read MoreOriginally constructed in the late 18th Century, the sluice gate at this Cirencester Mill is an important part of our local heritage. In 2021 the current owners commissioned Cotswold Estates and Gardens to replace the sluice gates and walkway, fence and gates with new oak timbers, thus restoring the sluice...
Read MoreLockdown and the inevitable increased amount of time spent at home has focused many of us to consider upgrading our garden spaces with one of the most popular areas for investment being the patio. Choice of material Having decided on size and purpose, attention turns to material choices. Historically a...
Read MoreThe strive for a carbon-neutral world is at the forefront of many both local and international government policy declarations, converting this stated desire into a practical action is the challenge. The landscape design industry has accepted and is striving to meet this ‘how-to’ challenge, with designers, contractors and clients increasingly...
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Improve your well being by employing, a professional garden designer to enhance your garden projects….. The team here at Cotswold Estates and Gardens have been pleased to partner with Cotswold Life Magazine to publish their thoughts on the benefits of using a garden designer to make the most of your...
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The Coronavirus impact has and continues to influence market trends in strange ways, for example, six months ago who would have thought the UK would become a nation of inflatable hot tub owners! Whilst many of us are enjoying using our newly purchased hot tubs, having a suitable and appealing...
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Whether you are considering using our professional virtual garden design services or thinking of having a go at a DIY garden design project this garden design checklist will be helpful for you. Asking yourself key questions at the start of your design project will shape your thoughts and although requiring...
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The updated government guidance asks us to all 'Stay Alert to Stay Safe' , this replaces the ‘Stay Home Stay Safe’ message that has been the consistent advice from the government for some weeks. For my family both messages have translated to many more hours spent enjoying our garden space....
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Gardens can help your immune systems in the fight against Coronavirus! For some of us, this week sees a slight lifting of lock-down restrictions and we are looking forward to extending the duration and variation of our exercise choices. For others by choice, by age or by vulnerability remaining at...
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Safe working practices COVID-19 Operations In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we wanted to inform our customers that we will be adhering strictly to all advice provided by the World Health Organisation and Public Health England. We are also closely observing all protocol advised by local authorities by way of...
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