November may bring damp days and dark nights, but there’s delight to be found in the garden
“Whether you are present enough to appreciate trees and nature all year round or not, it is hard not to take notice during autumn. . .”
In the wake of fickle summer weather, September is the time to take stock in the garden, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker
The school holidays call for a child-friendly garden. It’s wise to make changes temporary, though, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Instead of resenting summer’s hear, we need to reset both our minds and our gardens and make the most of it, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
With gardens reaching their peak in June, now’s the time to sit back and admire their beauty, says Cambridge designer Robert Barker
"April is when spring hits us in the face like a splash of cold water and our hibernating senses wake up," writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Instead of making grand plans as spring begins, it's time to give your pots and borders some simple TLC, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Instead of resenting January’s quiet days, enjoy the small, simple pleasures a winter garden can bring, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
lant carefully and your plot can be full of colour come Christmas, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Late autumn’s glowing colour palette can lift spaces and spirits, writes Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker
A good garden shouldn't become dull and boring come autumn/winter. Pick the right plants and your scheme will shine, says Cambridge's Robert Barker
Summer’s hot, dry days can wreak havoc in our gardens. The solution? From irrigation to mulching, the secret is to be prepared
Lawns are lovely, but they aren’t the be-all and end-all of a good garden design, as Cambridge’s Robert Barker reflects
For Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker, the Queen’s Jubilee is a prompt to plant a legacy for the planet, whether woodland or wildflower meadow
For Cambridge garden designer Robert Barker, May brings back memories - of the whirlwind that was his Chelsea debut
In the garden as in life, we have to go through dark times in order to see the light, writes Cambridge designer Robert Barker
Whether you’re feeding the birds or planting your borders, instead of trying to coax exotics into your garden, embrace the species which thrive there
When Cambridge’s Robert Barker decided to change career lanes in his 30s and become a garden designer, it was a true follow-your-heart moment
Give your garden structure in the form of hedging and it will look lovely year-round, even in the dead, dread days of January, says Robert Barker