Papillon is excited to have won a National Award at this year’s Association of Professional Landscaper (APL) Awards.  The award was given in the category of Community Garden for a sensory garden Papillon designed and built for local cancer charity, CLAN. Papillon designed and constructed the garden with the needs of CLAN’s patients and ... Read more Papillon gains national title at APL Awards The post Papillon gains national title at APL Awards appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Papillon has been shortlisted for four awards in this year’s Association of Professional Landscapers’ (APL) Awards.  Three projects in the North-east have been shortlisted across four categories, that include: a sensory garden at CLAN Cancer Support; a steading garden in Ellon and a large country garden in Hatton of Fintray.     The garden at CLAN was ... Read morePapillon shortlisted in national APL Awards The post Papillon shortlisted in national APL Awards appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

We have freshened up our logo with a new brand identity, which helps to portray our modern approach to garden design and garden construction.  Papillon is the only firm in Aberdeen that specialises in garden design through to construction.  This unique approach makes for a streamlined process of garden design, where construction and the environment ... Read morePapillon launches new logo and new website! The post Papillon launches new logo and new website! appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

The slug population has exploded this year, along with other pests in the garden. This has been mainly due to the hot and dry, then wet and humid weather. But also, with the warm winter we had last year, many of these gastropods didn’t hibernate and continued to munch on plants and breed throughout the ... Read moreSlug & snail explosion: How to protect your garden from slugs and snails? The post Slug & snail explosion: How to protect your garden from slugs and snails? appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Today is National Meadows Day, but why are wildflower meadows important? National Meadows Day is an annual day that celebrates wildflower meadows in the UK.  Sadly, our meadows have been reducing in numbers for some years, with only 2% of meadows in the UK that existed in the 1930s remaining.   Why are meadows important? ... Read moreToday is National Meadows Day, but why are wildflower meadows important? The post Today is National Meadows Day, but why are wildflower meadows important? appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Can you plant shrubs and flowers under trees? Yes, you can plant shrubs and flowers under trees, but there are a few caveats and considerations to make. First of all, planting under trees is probably the hardest place to grow plants in your garden. Not only do trees leave no root space, but their leaves ... Read moreCan you plant shrubs and flowers under trees? The post Can you plant shrubs and flowers under trees? appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Top tips for growing plants around trees Planting around trees can be tricky in a garden.  There are many considerations to make, such as the age of the tree, the type and its aspect in your garden.  We have a few tips that will help your green friends survive under and around thirsty trees:   ... Read moreTop tips for growing plants around trees The post Top tips for growing plants around trees appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

How to dress your garden when selling your house Selling your house can be a stressful time, especially in a slow market.  But, there’s lots of tricks and tips you can use to get your garden looking great for prospective buyers.  Our Director, Angelique Robb, shares her tips on this in our latest blog, where ... Read moreHow to dress your garden when selling your house The post How to dress your garden when selling your house appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Ballater garden recognised at national APL Awards in London A garden in Ballater, designed by Papillon, has been recognised in this year’s APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) Awards, in the category Overall Design & Build. Garden Designer, Angelique Robb of Papillon Designs & Landscaping, was awarded a Bronze prize for her work on the garden, ... Read moreBallater garden recognised at national APL Awards in London The post Ballater garden recognised at national APL Awards in London appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more

Milltimber garden project offers homeowners a low maintenance, modern space to relax Aim: To create a contemporary garden space that will make for easier living with low maintenance, whilst providing a space that looks good and can be enjoyed. Desires: - More parking - Easy maintenance - Nicer path leading to the back garden - ... Read moreMilltimber garden project offers homeowners a low maintenance, modern space to relax The post Milltimber garden project offers homeowners a low maintenance, modern space to relax appeared first on Papillon Garden Landscape Design ..read more