Latest garden design news for 2008...

18/03/08 - the 1st Business and Social Networking site for gardens is launched - introducing 'The Garden Network' and it's ALL FREE...

The Garden Network is a live, active and growing environment for all things garden. This new 'social networking' technology has been tailored to meet the needs of the garden industry, with 3 goals...

• A place for homeowners to meet professionals to design, build and maintain their new garden
• A place for professionals and new businesses to network and find partners, suppliers and training
• A place for gardeners, college students and enthusiasts to exchange ideas on all things gardening

Everyone gets their own webspace and tools to upload photo's, events and blogs about themselves or their business, creating ‘mini-websites’ with online portfolios. You also get access to tools to find, meet, chat and network with members for either business or pleasure - and its ALL FREE.

Creator Linette Applegate explains;

"Since teaming up with Homebase to provide garden design, it became apparent the sheer demand for inspiration from homeowners. I was inundated with requests for design and landscaping from across the UK, homeowners kept saying they 'did not trust business websites' and 'can I recommend anyone locally?' - so I set about creating a 'level playing field' for the industry and a focal-point for consumers to decide who's best for them.

Seeing the explosion of Social Networks and listening to homeowners, it seemed obvious to use this new technology to help them find local businesses - and make informed decisions on who to employ. It's still very new, and we have lots of fresh features and initiatives under development - so far both the trade and the public love it. You really can lose yourself in there for hours..."

Linette Applegate, Head Gardener and Garden Designer - CLICK HERE for her Linette's profile.

01/01/08 - 150 Silver design packs are now FREE

New for 2008, our unique range of 150 Silver 'ready-made' garden design packages are now FREE. Created to fit your design style, lifestyle and plot with a 3D garden design, landscaping plan, material list and advice - covering 250 common garden sizes - CLICK HERE

10/12/07 - 3D design solution development continues

Our in-house team are continuing development of our 3D Garden Design Software solution due for release in 2008, for designers, students, landscapers and the general public to design gardens quickly and easily. CLICK HERE for more on our garden design software solution.

20/10/07 - Visit us in Hombase stores and speak to our Advisors

Face-to-face consultations with our Garden Design Advisors are available in the following stores...

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• Leicester - Click Here for store details • Bournemouth - Click Here for store details • Bath - Click Here for store details • Hanworth (West London) - Click Here for store details