Rebecca Read
Landscape and Garden Design in Cornwall and Devon
Blog
Welcome to my landscape and garden design blog.
When I find some spare time, I hope to add more articles with a general landscape and garden design focus, articles about gardens in Cornwall and Devon, and articles about ecological and sustainable garden design, wildlife-friendly garden design, and designing inclusive gardens e.g. accessible, therapeutic and dementia-friendly gardens.
It's likely that my background in philosophy and psychology may show through at times - watch this space!
Accessible Garden Design on a Budget - A quickish read
There are some excellent resources available to support accessible garden design. In this article I link to some that I think may be particularly helpful to those who are not planning on using a professional garden designer.
Choosing Sustainable Landscaping Materials - and the moral dilemma involved!
Choosing sustainable landscaping materials can be challenging. This article is less a ‘which materials to choose’ and more a ‘how to decide for yourself’! I hope this article also helps you to feel ok about the choices you make, knowing that no landscaping material or person is perfect!
The New Aesthetic in Landscape and Garden Design: Ecological design - reflections from a psychologist
In this article, I share reflections as a psychologist turned professional landscape and garden designer, prompted by Catherine Heatherington’s early paper, Ecological Design: A new aesthetic. I thought a psychologist's perspective might be of interest? Take a look and decide for yourself!
Why do I Need a Garden Designer? A comprehensive guide
In this guide, I provide my perspective as a landscape and garden designer in Devon and Cornwall. I’ve narrowed it down to 8 key reasons why you need a garden designer. I will of course be biased, but I am well qualified to explain what I can offer - take a look and decide for yourself!