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Garden Thinking

Insights, inspiration, and ideas from Ed — on garden design, plant choices, materials, and the craft of building outdoor spaces that last.

A designed coastal garden with salt-tolerant planting — ornamental grasses, lavender, sea holly and sea thrift — overlooking the sea

5 June 2026 · 9 min read

The Best Salt-Tolerant Plants for Brighton & Sussex Coastal Gardens

The best salt-tolerant plants for Brighton, Hove and Sussex coastal gardens — plus how to shelter an exposed, seaside plot so your planting actually thrives.

A bespoke garden design with a brick fire pit and hand-laid Yorkstone patio by Brunswick Landscapes

4 June 2026 · 9 min read

How Much Does Garden Design Cost in Brighton & Hove? (2026 Price Guide)

An honest breakdown of garden design costs in Brighton & Hove for 2026 — design fees, full design-and-build budgets, and what you get at each price point.