Christmas For Gorgeous Gardens

Tuesday, November 10 , 2020

Christmas is not far away. With many shops closed it can be tricky for shoppers to find something special for loved ones. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone…

Weathering Project – Soot to Age Your Stone

Tuesday, October 20 , 2020

Some of customers like our brand, spanking new stone but others like it aged. It takes time for stone to darken to a rich patina and there are many reasons…

Best Vintage

Wednesday, September 30 , 2020

Our customers often ask if they can purchase the items on display in our show gardens, but we rarely sell them. It takes time for our handcrafted stone to develop…

Get Autumn Garden Ready

Wednesday, September 09 , 2020

  The weather maybe transitioning into autumn but the gardening jobs don’t stop! In fact it is a great opportunity to makes some changes to your outdoor space! Aside from…

Create a Garden Sanctuary

Tuesday, August 04 , 2020

Gardens have increased in significance this year with people seeking sanctuary in their outdoor spaces. Properties with gardens are in greater demand than those without any outdoor space, adding 20-40%…

New Build Luxury With Victorian Charm

Tuesday, July 07 , 2020

Have you ever looked at the beautiful period features of a Victorian property, but wished you could combine it with a modern energy efficient home? Well, that’s now a reality…

Staddlestones the foundations of English gardens

Wednesday, June 24 , 2020

Staddle stones are a throwback to the 17th and 18th centuries and would have been commonplace throughout agricultural Britain. The name comes from the old English “stathol”, meaning base or…

5 ways to upgrade the entrance to your property

Wednesday, June 03 , 2020

Over the past seven decades in business we have worked on a countless home improvements. We have worked with architects and builders on new builds and period restorations on houses…

Virtual Chelsea – Looking back at Chilstone’s best bits at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Thursday, May 21 , 2020

This is the first year in a long while that we won’t be exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Chelsea may be cancelled this year due to the Covid-19…

Virtual Chelsea – Flower trends and Beautiful Blooms from the RHS Chelsea Flower Shows

Wednesday, May 20 , 2020

The RHS Chelsea Flower is the number one destination for all flower lovers. The blooms in the Great Pavilion are a breathtaking experience; (partly due to the enormously high pollen…

Virtual Chelsea – Interview with Chelsea Flower Show Gardener John Everiss

Monday, May 18 , 2020

For the first time since the Second World War the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020 has been cancelled to save lives during the pandemic. This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show…