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30/08/2026

This is one of my favourite trees on the route of my daily dog walk. I've seen it planted, grow and mature into this beautiful tear drop shape over many years.

Most of the year its just a tree; nothing spectacular. It's just there telling me I'm nearly home and it's time for my morning coffee.

But, every autumn at the end of September it becomes something extraordinary. A wonderful glow of crimson, oranges and yellows standing out from the surrounding trees like a true diva.

But this year I'm already mourning the fact that I won't get to see it in it's full glory. A 'false autumn' has already triggered it's survival response to the drought and heat of the summer. Stress has caused the leaves to prematurely change colour and drop in order to preserve itself for the winter ahead.

This is the second year in a row that we have seen the phenomenon of a false autumn suggesting the distinct change between summer and autumn is less apparent in the tree world as our climate changes. It saddens me to think that my favourite tree will not be able to put on it's glorious colourful end of summer show but will merely fade into the brown and grey drizzly wet winter

27/08/2026

Will it rain ? Won't it ?

Will my hydrangea survive the drought ? Will my lavender survive the waterlogged soil ?

Hosepipe bans in most areas and scorching suns this summer have provided challenging conditions for most gardeners this summer and given us cause to stop and think about the way we garden.

More waterbutts and mulching of borders are important short term solutions to help sustain the established garden but what about the way we create new gardens ?

From a designers perspective it is essential for us to be considerate of future climatic conditions and to choose plants that can cope with wet winters and dry summers.

At first glance this may seem like a huge limitation of what can be planted but this isn't necessarily the case. It may be a simple matter of deciding on a few super water absorbant trees or shrubs planted in seasonally flooded areas or the addition of shade providers in exposed areas of the garden.

It has been clear this summer that future proofing our gardens for changes in the climate is now essential - don't leave it until next summer. Small adaptations moving forward can make all the difference, even if it just the addition of a water butt or carefully chosen tree this autumn.

19/08/2026

Another fabulous Google review !

'Jo is fantastic at what she does! Knowledgeable, friendly and patient, she helped us with our garden design and kept within our budget and time constraints. She is always on hand for advice and help. We absolutely love our new garden and can’t recommend her enough.'

17/08/2026

Increasingly landscapers are being shown Garden Designs created by AI and are expected to quote and implement accurately based on these drawings.

Whilst AI tools are a fantastic way to provide a visual representation of what the clients wants, can their output match that created by an actual Garden Designer ?
I did a quick little test using ChatGPT comparing my design with one produced by AI (see images below)

I input the same brief I received from the client, a sketch up of the measurements and 3 photographs from different angles to show the whole garden.

Whilst these tools are improving all the time can a computer generated design be as imaginative and creative as a human taking into consideration all the variables of budget, materials, drainage, sun direction, accuracy of measurements etc ? Which design would you go for ?

Benefits of Using AI for Garden Design
Instant gratification and visual inspiration for the client in 3D form
Can generate plant lists, colour schemes, and theme ideas for borders or raised beds.
Low cost or free compared to hiring a professional designer

Constraints
No real-world context: AI cannot test your soil type, drainage, shade created by neighbouring properties etc
Visuals look fabulous but AI seemingly struggles to create accurate, scaled building plans or correct plant spacing
AI tools often 'make up' details, adding in random objects, or placing plants where they cannot actually grow.

For context this was just a very quick comparison and I intend to look further into this subject. I know we can't stop the growth of AI and it needs to be embraced rather than shunted but right now I'm interested in other peoples thoughts ....

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10/08/2026

An arch is a beautiful addition to any garden.

They can turn any featureless outdoor space into a place of wonder and intrigue drawing you through them to see what is beyond.

On their own they add height for screening but once planted with an array of climbers they can look visually magnificent. They can turn a flat horizontal space into a picture frame, pulling you along a pathway towards a focal point or a hidden mysterious part of the garden.

A garden of any shape or size can benefit and if short on space they can increase your planting options by allowing vertical growth. So there is no excuse... go and see where you can add one in your garden !

Arch and landscaping in photo designed and constructed by Miller landscape and Design

09/08/2026

The bees and butterflies have been out in numbers this week with the slightly cooler temperatures ....

07/08/2026

Wowsers !

I have nearly reached 750 followers .... thank you so so much for following and being a little part of my worklife journey.

Your likes, comments and shares mean so much to a small business like mine. Every interaction helps me to grow and reach more and more potential customers in an ever competitive world.

My aim has always been to help transform gardens into beautiful spaces in a cost effective, sensitive and flexible manner. If you need help with your own outdoor space but don't know where to start then please feel free to get in touch.

In the meantime, please keep on sharing and maybe I can reach 1K followers by the end of the year !

03/08/2026

Lets talk Planting Plans.

Do you have large beds that are overwhelmingly empty ? Borders that don't seem to perform ? A lack of colour or all year round interest ? Then a planting plan may just be your new best friend ...

A free consultation visit will allow me to assess the problem, the soil and the aspect and come up with solutions to help you create a beautiful, blooming garden.

You will receive a 2D CAD plan along with pictorial visuals of the actual plants. We can discuss in person my vision of how your garden will look during each season and what will flower when. It will show you the eventual spread of each plant in relation to others and how many of each plant will be required.

Not only can I supply a plan but also the plants at trade prices. Plus prepare your beds and plant up if required.

And the bonus is that NOW is the ideal time to start planning for next years display with the tree and shrub planting season soon upon us in autumn. Once the structure of the garden has been achieved the perennials can be then be planted as stage two.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact me or visit my website for prices.

(Please note: this service is for a 2D plan not a 3D render)

31/07/2026

We may still be feeling the warm joyful days of summer but its already time to be thinking of next years garden.

Spring bulbs should be planted in autumn and now is an ideal time to be thinking about choosing and ordering whilst stocks are abundant.

As well as kick starting your garden towards the new growing season, they are super versatile; filling gaps in borders and providing bright colourful displays in patio pots.

I'm planning on placing a bulk order of bulbs soon, so if you wish to purchase at trade prices please drop me a line.

Don't know what you want ? No problem, I can help with your bulb selection and display
Haven't got the time to plant ? Just let me know and I can also plant up for you

27/07/2026

Increasingly, we are viewing our gardens as an extra 'room', extending our indoor living to the outdoors.

As the climate warms and our summers become longer and hotter, we are looking at ways to increase the versatility of our outside space through outdoor kitchens and entertainment spaces. Along with this comes the desire to use the garden well into the evenings as it gets dark, hence the need for lighting.

Garden lighting can add excitement and intrigue into any garden in the form minimalistic LED lights, festival style festoons, spotlights for specimen plants or quirky ethnic lamps. Whatever your style there is a light to suit...

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Fareham
PO142

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07706981694

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http://www.planaheadgardens.co.uk/

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