Vialii’s Top 10 Plants For A Winter Border
Winter is definitely here but as we explained in our recent blog “Winter Wonderland” it doesn’t mean that your garden should look any less attractive. Different plants look great in winter for different reasons, whether it be their foliage, berries, stems or flowers. In this blog we have listed our…Read More
Transformers – Gardens in Disguise! Part 3
You loved Part 1 of our Before & Afters feature. And you adored Part 2 of our garden make-overs. So we are back with the third installment in our ever popular feature on our garden transformations. Below are some of our recent projects with our clients’ favourite feature – the before and after photographs! A…Read More
Winter Wonderland
There’s no denying it, winter is just round the corner. The frosty mornings, the winter woollies and the sound of Wizzard emanating from every shopping centre and radio station heralds the winter season. But for us gardeners it needn’t mean bare earth and a dull garden. Here are some of…Read More
Stirling News
An update on the Provost’s Park revamp as the initial landscaping works start to take shape and bring Vialii’s design to life.
Christmas Gifts for Gardeners 2013
It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to Christmas and what to buy our loved ones. Is it just us or does it get harder every year to think up innovative and interesting gifts to buy? Well, to make life a little easier for you we have…Read More
Bridge of Allan Times
Our article on the re-design of Provost’s Park in Bridge of Allan.
Stirling News
Work on Provost’s Park which Vialii designed finally gets underway after several years of designing, consulting and fund raising for the make-over.
Transformers – Gardens in Disguise! Part 2
Earlier this year we blogged some “Before & After” pictures of a few of the gardens we have designed and built. Here are some more of our recent garden transformations… A Room with a View, Brightons Before: the garden had become overgrown and was on an awkward slope. After: this garden was completely…Read More
Provost Park Set To Blossom
For almost three years, local business Vialii Garden Design have been working closely with Bridge of Allan Community Council to create a new design for the village’s Provost Park. Having secured funding for the build, the design is about to be finally brought to life. Being based in the village,…Read More
Money Down The Drain? Never!
One of the most common problems we come across when we go to see new clients is a sodden lawn and garden drainage issues. And after the Winter we have just had they are even more prevalent! And whilst we can’t fix the weather, there is a lot that can…Read More
Pallet Perfection
The landscaping side of our business gets a LOT of materials delivered on pallets. Lately we have been giving some thought to what we could use the leftover pallets for. Here are some of the items we have made from upcycled pallets so far: Planters These pretty planters can be made to…Read More
Get To The (Focal) Point – Part 2
In our recent blog on garden focal points we told you why they are such an important feature in the gardens we design. Here are a few more examples of some of the focal points we have used in our gardens… Oil Lantern This oil lantern is made from corten…Read More
Get To The (Focal) Point – Part 1
One of the many tricks a garden designer has up their sleeve is the use of garden focal points. Focal points can: create a journey around the garden, literally leading you down the garden path! draw your eye to a certain part of the garden or up and on to…Read More
Do You Do Room Service?
Everyone likes a nice, comfy home and bugs are no different from the rest of us. Many are happy to set up home under a pile of leaves or logs. But why not go a step further and create your own bug version of Gleneagles in your very own back…Read More
Transformers – Gardens in Disguise! Part 1
We love pretty much all aspects of running our own gardening business. Even doing the admin is enjoyable as it can give us an excuse to hide indoors with a cuppa and a cat on our knee on a rainy day! But one of our favourite things about being both…Read More
The Benefits of Using A Garden Designer
Despite what the weather may be telling us, Spring officially starts this week which for many of us means that our thoughts move to our outdoor spaces. Gardens are an important additional space to our homes and, with some clever garden design, can bring years of joy. Here are some…Read More
Vialii Review of 2012
As we venture into 2013 it’s time for a step back and a review of 2012. 2012 was an enormous year for Vialii Garden Design. On February 2nd the business was given an injection of youth and vitality when we welcomed aboard our newest ‘recruit’, our baby daughter Lulu Ann…Read More
The Garden Design Process Explained
At Vialii Garden Design, we understand what a daunting prospect it can be embarking on getting your garden designed and landscaped. We will endeavour to make you comfortable through every stage of the process and keep you well informed of what is happening and what to expect. We will discuss the process…Read More