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Spring Into Action: 5 Expert Tips for Preparing Your Garden for Spring

David Keegan

Dec 115 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...

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DIY or Designer? Why You Should Hire a Professional Garden Designer

David Keegan

Dec 115 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...

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How & Why to Incorporate Fruit Trees in Your Garden Design

David Keegan

Dec 67 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...

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Beyond the Glitz and Glamour of Chelsea | Pro Landscaper July 2024

David Keegan

Jul 11 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...

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A Suburban Wilmslow Garden Transformation | Modern Gardens June 2024

David Keegan

May 311 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....

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Merging Monton’s Past and Present: A Timeless Garden Transformation | Pro Landscaper April 2024

David Keegan

Apr 11 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,...

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Varied Views: A Cheshire East Garden Transformation | Pro Landscaper December 2023

David Keegan

Dec 1, 20231 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...

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A Garden Transformation in Lydgate, Oldham | Modern Gardens November 2023

David Keegan

Nov 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...

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Room with a View: Transforming a Sloping Stockport Garden | Pro Landscaper August 2023

David Keegan

Aug 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...

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Consciously Considered: A Thoughtful Worsley Garden Makeover | Dream Garden July 2022

David Keegan

Jul 1, 20221 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...

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Turning a Rochdale Garden Into an Exotic Oasis | Modern Gardens July 2022

David Keegan

Jun 30, 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...

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A Cheshire-Derbyshire Hillside Garden Transformation | Modern Gardens April 2022

David Keegan

Mar 31, 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...

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Ask the Designer: Expert Ideas for Your Shade Garden | Modern Gardens March 2021

David Keegan

Mar 1, 20211 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...

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David Keegan

Sep 30, 20181 min read

Celebrating David Keegan: Winner of Silver at the 2018 APLD International Landscape Design Awards

We’re excited to announce that our garden designer David Keegan has won a Silver Award at the prestigious 2018 International Landscape...

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Wild at Heart: A Salford City Garden Designed for Nature | Pro Landscaper June 2017

David Keegan

Jun 1, 20171 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...

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Just Add Water: The UK's First Outdoor Aquarium Garden | Pro Landscaper June 2016

David Keegan

Jun 1, 20161 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...

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From the Bottom to the Top: A Derbyshire Hillside Garden Transformation | Derbyshire Life October 2009

David Keegan

Sep 30, 20091 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...

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