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Urban Flowers by Carolyn Dunster

Book Review: “Urban Flowers” by Carolyn Dunster

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

In recent years there has been a lot of focus on urban gardening and creating gardens whatever space you have. From rooftop terraces to vertical gardens there are always ways…Read More

Tilda on a toadstool

Archerfield Willow Walk & Fairy Garden

Monday, 27 March 2017

We were recently in East Lothian for a long weekend so popped into Archerfield Walled Garden on the recommendation of a friend. Whilst the walled garden was getting a lot…Read More

Cracking courgettes

5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit & Veg

Monday, 13 March 2017

Sometimes people ask “Why bother to grow your own fruit and veg? It’s more hassle. Sometimes crops fail. Why not just pop along to the supermarket and get your ready…Read More

Small front garden

Small Garden, Big Ideas

Monday, 06 March 2017

When you think of gardens you often think of large spaces, winding paths, focal points, places to laze on sunny days (well, we can but dream!) but you don’t have…Read More

Woodland party

The Perfect Outdoor Party

Monday, 20 February 2017

You may have heard recently, it was pretty big news, I had my 5th birthday! Yes, I am FIVE! To celebrate, me and a few of my besties had a…Read More

Lulu & Tilda's fairy doors

Make Your Own Fairy Door

Monday, 13 February 2017

All good gardens have fairies living in them. As expert gardeners, we know a thing or two about fairies too. So we thought that we would share some of our…Read More

She Sheds by Erika Kotite

Book Review: She Sheds by Erika Kotite

Monday, 30 January 2017

“She Sheds” is a magical book, crammed to the gunnels with tips and inspiration to create your very own garden retreat. They’re sheds but not as we know it! “She…Read More

Big Garden Birdwatch 2017

Monday, 23 January 2017

It’s the Big Garden Bird Watch this weekend, 28-30 January, so get your bird feeders filled, find a good window to sit at, a nice cup of cosy milk (or…Read More

Mud kitchens, a new social enterprise

Garden Trends for 2017

Monday, 02 January 2017

It may still be short days and bleak weather outside but that doesn’t stop us planning for 2017. But if you want to have your finger on the pulse when…Read More

Lulu’s Review of 2016

Saturday, 31 December 2016

Now that Santa’s been and we are almost in 2017, it’s time to have a quick look back at what’s been happening in 2016. What was your favourite thing in…Read More

New Vialii website

Vialii Review of 2016

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

It’s getting to that time of year. With Christmas on our doorstep, 2016 stretches back behind us, packed full of gorgeous gardens, perfect products and funny Fringe shows! Here is…Read More

Daddy and I with a real Christmas tree

Real or Fake Christmas Trees?

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

We’re getting ready to rock around the Christmas tree but if you haven’t already bought yours, are you wondering whether to go for a real or fake Christmas tree? Do…Read More

Christmas Garden Gifts 2016

Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2016

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

It’s time for our annual recommendations for cool gifts to give to your loved one this Christmas which will brighten up your garden, appeal to wildlife, satisfy your tummy and…Read More

Lulu & Tilda’s Kids Gardening Gift Ideas 2016

Monday, 21 November 2016

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. Oh, hi there, just getting in the Christmas spirit! How’s your Christmas shopping going? Still need some cool ideas for the…Read More

Garden lighting

Spotlight On Garden Lighting

Monday, 17 October 2016

When we do our initial consultations with clients we have an extensive list of questions we go through to ensure we cover all aspects of gardens and deliver the garden…Read More

Glittery acorns - awesome!

Autumn Craft Ideas

Sunday, 16 October 2016

Everywhere we go just now there are lovely autumn jewels to find which are perfect for making crafts. From conkers to acorns, pine cones to leaves, read on for some…Read More

Having a smell of some roses at Alnwick Gardens

How To Prune Roses…

Monday, 03 October 2016

Hey everyone. Did you know that whilst we call the sharp spikes on roses “thorns”, they are actually prickles! Well this blog isn’t just full of useless facts like that,…Read More

Our completed fairy gardens, waiting for some fairies to move in...

Fairy Gardens Revealed

Monday, 19 September 2016

I love gardens and I love fairies so put the two together and whooosh, it’s like a fairytale ending! In this latest blog I have soooo much to tell you…Read More

The cypress trees make a strong statement

Cypress Trees And Why You Should Have Them

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

We have just planted eight cypress trees in a wonderful garden in Bridge of Allan which we designed and built for our clients. The garden has been complete for a…Read More

Tilda & I LOVE a picnic

Perfect Picnics

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

It may officially be Autumn but the weather (mostly) is still good enough to get outdoors and have a picnic. This blog is as tightly packed as our picnic basket…Read More

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Welcome to the musings, amusings, the rantings and ravings, the mutterings and stutterings of our Vialii Monologues blog. Here we’ll try to keep you abreast of all things Vialii along with our perspective on the latest trends in garden design.


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