sally@lifelandscapes.co.uk
07891563155
garden design, landscaping & maintenance
Garden Writing
Sally researches and writes for the Garden Design Journal, the professional publication of the Society of Garden Designers. Her articles encompass topics such as planning regulations for domestic gardens, greening urban spaces, garden history and reviews of industry conferences. Articles will soon be available to view from the Garden Design Journal's online archive.
Sally was shortlisted as a finalist in the Garden Media Guild's New Garden Talent of the Year Award 2010.
GDJ April 2009: Garden designer Thomas Church. This comments piece explores Church's success despite having started his business in the 1930s Great Depression in the USA.
GDJ April 2009: A review of the Greening Urban Spaces seminar hosted by the Garden Museum which considered ways to increase green landscapes in towns and cities, and the benefits that they bring.
GDJ January 2010: Part 1 of planning article discussing regulations for domestic gardens and the 2008 Amendment to permitted development rights.
GDJ February 2010: Part 2 of planning article discussing changes to front garden regulations including sustainable urban drainage systems(SUDS) and permeable surfaces.
GDJ February 2010: A review of the Association of Professional Landscapers and Society of Garden Designers joint workshop in autumn 2009.
GDJ April 2010: A look at the new wave of cutting edge natural swimming pools in the UK using contemporary design and materials.
GDJ April 2011: Book review of Hugh Johnson's "Trees".
GDJ May 2011: Self-protection for garden designers.
