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The Foody

Introducing the Foody…

Monday, 22 February 2016

We were sent a weird but wonderful new contraption through the post this weekend and I had lots of fun showing M&D how to build it (they needed an expert…Read More

Rendered seat with hardwood finish

Take A Seat, Vialii Style

At Vialii, when we design your garden we think about EVERY last detail. From the garden structure, where the sunny parts are, what plants will work best, what time you…Read More

Use a juice bottle as a seed tray

Sow Clever: Upcycled Seed Trays

Monday, 15 February 2016

It’s the perfect time of year to start growing veg from seed (let’s face it the weather isn’t really good enough to be outdoors all day just yet so sneaking…Read More

Happy Birthday to me!

Lulu v Hedgehogs. Who will be the winner?

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Today is doubly important. Firstly, and arguably most importantly, today is my 4th birthday! Hip hip hooray! But, spare a thought for my spiky friends, the hedgehogs, as it is…Read More

Standing stone water feature

Making Sense of Your Garden

Monday, 25 January 2016

We are working on two different community projects at the moment, both of which include a sensory garden. It is so much fun designing these spaces and ensuring every sense…Read More

Secret Squirrels

Monday, 18 January 2016

Some gardeners detest them for eating their favourite plants and bulbs while others love to see them perform acrobatics in their garden. I am definitely in the second camp but…Read More

Lulu and her garden playhouse

Vialii Review of 2015

Monday, 04 January 2016

As we squelch forward into 2016, we thought it would be good time to sit back with a cuppa and have a review of 2015. It was another great year for…Read More

Acer leaves are great for this craft project

Turn Over A New Leaf for 2016

Happy new year peeps! It’s that time of year when we are all making new year’s resolutions. Some are vast and some are teeny. Make them realistic is what I…Read More

What Actually Is Frankincense and Myrrh??

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Hey everyone, I am in the school nursery nativity this week! I’m a sheep and my friend Ben is a Wise Man! But have you ever wondered what Frankincense and…Read More

Christmas gift

Coolest Garden Gifts For Christmas 2015

Monday, 07 December 2015

We know what little time you have, so we have done all the hard work for you and collated the MUST HAVE list of the coolest things for your garden…Read More

Here's an ickle me scoffing our blueberries!

Jack Frost Nipping At Your Rose!

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

Hey, it’s the 1st of December! Did you all remember to open your advent calendars this morning? Me too, it’s fun isn’t it! December doesn’t just mean advent calendars and…Read More

Pop, pop, pop, can you see the bubbles...

How To Have Fun With A Baby In The Garden…

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Hello everyone! Well, it’s a pretty momentous week here at Vialii Towers as my baby sister is about to turn 1!! Yes, can you believe it has been a whole…Read More

Kiss My Grass!

Monday, 02 November 2015

As winter approaches we are always thinking of ways of ensuring our garden to continues to look fabulous, even if the show stopping herbaceous flowers may have lost their bloom. One of…Read More

My leaf ghosts

Halloween Leaf Ghosts!

Monday, 26 October 2015

It’s Halloween this weekend and I am sure some of you will be hosting Halloween parties or are just decorating your homes to be ghoulish and gruesome. Instead of spending…Read More

A is for Apple Day!

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Did you know that today, 21st of October, is National Apple Day? I am glad that the Apple has it’s own special day as they are so yummy and super…Read More

The amazing topiary at Levens Hall Gardens

Garden Visit: Levens Hall, Lake District

Monday, 19 October 2015

It’s been a busy old summer at Vialii Towers but we managed to sneak away for a couple of weeks holiday. We visited Northumberland in our first week and Lulu…Read More

Dr Lulu looking after her poorly Daddy.

Plants & Their Amazing Uses!

Tuesday, 06 October 2015

Like me, I bet you mainly grow plants in your garden to look pretty or to taste yummy. But did you know plants can have lots of other uses? Read…Read More

The new playhouse is tucked in the border between two apple trees

Garden Playhouses, The Vialii Way!

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

If you are an avid follower of our blogs (and why wouldn’t you be?!) then you will be aware that we love a wee upcycling project at Vialii. And these…Read More

Phase 2 of a garden build

It’s Only A Phase!

Monday, 07 September 2015

Clients commonly ask us if it is OK if they can phase their garden build. We ensure there is complete flexibility with all our designs and how they are built.…Read More

Mix your old compost with sand and some fertiliser for perfect carrots

Waste Not Want Not, Compost Style

The nights are getting darker earlier (not that I would know as I’m already asleep way before it gets dark) so it must be getting towards the end of the…Read More

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Welcome to the Vialii Gardens Blog

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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