I've been designing gardens for over twenty years now, and there's one thing I see time and again: beautiful plants failing in the wrong conditions. It breaks my heart when clients tell me about expensive shrubs that died within months, or perennial borders that never quite looked right. The problem isn't usually the plants themselves - it's the lack of proper planting plans on which to anchor the space.

Successfuly creating successful wildflower meadows requires specialist knowledge - both ecological and horticultural. Tom has a passion for environmental horticulture, combining decades of experience with both horticultural and ecological training and experience.

In an age where biodiversity loss threatens our planet's health, ecological and landscape professionals have a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation through rewilding. This transformative approach to restoration creates wild, biodiverse spaces by allowing nature to reclaim areas in an intentional and considered way.

We are delighted to announce that Tom Angel Studio has joined the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA), marking an important step in our commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious design practices.

The shift toward integrated pest management (IPM) in public landscapes is about far more than getting contractors to work differently, or banning glyphosate and expecting things to carry on as normal. Any suggestion to this effect is simplistic, and if we want to move away from using chemical weedkillers, the subject needs to be addressed as the nuanced and complex topic that it is.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents a transformative approach to development that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before projects were commenced. This innovative concept has become a legal requirement for new developments in Englasnd & Wales, and is heavily informing planning requirements in Scotland.