The following are some press reports, articles and snippets from the last few years that have featured Debbie Carroll Garden Designs…


Garden Design Journal, December 2015

This ‘Talking point’ article highlights the need for Designer and Care client’s to work differently from traditional one-off designs. This introduces ‘Relationship-centered Design’ to ensure that care setting gardens are developed go onto be well used, well loved and meaningful for Residents and Staff alike. Based on research carried out by Debbie along with fellow designer Mark Rendell into why Care setting gardens were not more actively used even when they met the latest guidance. Article


Journal of Dementia Care, March 2015

Research carried out by Debbie Carroll, and fellow designer Mark Rendell, into what makes gardens more active in care settings, particularly for residents with dementia, has been published. Visit http://www.stepchange-design.co.uk/image/data/JDC-garden-article-march2015%20.pdf to view article in full.


NAPA (National Association for Provision of Activities for older people) Magazine, Issue 1, 2013

Research project launched into how Gardens can support those living with dementia launched via NAPA, a charity supporting the Care home industry across the UK


Titchfield News, January 2010

Garden of Remembrance dedicated at St Peter’s Church, Titchfield, Hampshire


Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, June 2009

Quoted extensively for an article on Low Maintenance Front Gardens


Garden Design Journal, December 2008

Featured in a yearly round up of Garden designers work around the UK