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Monday, December 02 , 2024
As the seasons change and the temparatures plunge, are you making the most of your garden this winter? Create A Winter Wonderland. Now the trees are bare, the garden can seem…
Monday, October 21 , 2024
As the leaves transform into the russet and amber shades of autumn, the garden features come to the fore. If you haven’t invested in any key ornaments you are missing…
Monday, September 23 , 2024
Have you been watching Jeff Goldblum and Janet McTeer as Zeus and Hera in the Netflix smash hit Kaos? We have and we are obsessed with the gorgeous landscaped garden…
Monday, July 22 , 2024
Summer is here, although the weather hasn’t been kind to gardeners. With so much rain and little sunshine it’s been trickier to get outside and get gardening. But it’s easier…
Monday, June 10 , 2024
Our staff at Chilstone were pleased to be invited to speak to the pupils at Meadows School in Tunbridge Wells, offering advice about work experience. This school is run by…
Tuesday, June 04 , 2024
A big trend at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year was water features! From formal fountains to rain saving devices, water was key to so many of the garden…
Monday, May 20 , 2024
This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show there is a gem of a garden. The Bridgerton Garden, designed by Holly Johnston, is a beautiful space inspired by the emotional…
Tuesday, April 30 , 2024
Coping stones are used to protect brickwork, but they also create a beautiful sleek finish. Upgrade your boundaries and entrances in style and help to extend the lifespan of your…
Tuesday, March 19 , 2024
Porticos are a delectable mix of practicality and beauty. The right porch will protect you from the weather as you enter and exit your home, but it will also make…
Tuesday, February 27 , 2024
Chilstone supply handcrafted architectural stonework and garden ornaments around the world. In Ireland we work very closely with Simonstown Architectural to provide the best solutions for clients in a professional…
Tuesday, January 16 , 2024
January and February may not seem the most appealing gardening months, but the new year offers gardeners a fresh start. The ground may be frosty but this is a great…
Wednesday, November 29 , 2023
Connecting with the great outdoors can boost your mood and overall wellbeing whatever the weather. Container gardening allows for a manageable plant display that can be changed with seasonal annuals…
Tuesday, November 07 , 2023
Futurescape is the biggest UK landscaping exhibition of 2023, and we will be there! If you are a landscaping professional or garden designers come along. The event lasts for two…
Tuesday, October 03 , 2023
Our handcrafted stone garden statues and ornaments make wonderful gifts for gardeners. Best of all you can save 20% on our wide range in classical and contemporary styles. Each week…
Wednesday, July 19 , 2023
Create the wow factor this summer by illuminating your architectural features. Summer evenings are a joy many people look forward to, and once you’ve renovated you home and garden landscape…
Tuesday, June 27 , 2023
We are unique in the market as cast stone specialists as we make all our garden ornaments and architectural stone exclusively by hand. Many of our competitors use factory machinery…
Tuesday, June 20 , 2023
We were delighted to donate a feature planter to the courtyard garden of the new Centrepoint independent living center in south east London. The planter has been engraved to…
Wednesday, May 24 , 2023
At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show there has been a wide inclusion of edible plants. From the show gardens on Main Avenue to the pavilion there have been a…
Tuesday, May 23 , 2023
This week at the Chelsea Flower Show there has been a theme of wildlife and conservation. The stories told by the gardens show that the wildlife from the insects in…
Monday, May 22 , 2023
It’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show week! Join us to read about what’s blooming in the biggest horticultural display in the UK, if not the world! There are some reoccurring themes…
Tuesday, May 16 , 2023
Six time RHS Chelsea medalist and the only gardener to win Best in Show in consecutive years, Cleve West is a Chelsea Flower Show legend! And we have interviewed him,…
Monday, April 24 , 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show is only weeks away and we can’t wait to go back! This year’s show has some very special gardens from Project Giving Back. One garden for…
Monday, March 06 , 2023
Did you know that you can view our stonework in the Building Centre in London? Our fine, handcrafted cast stone is displayed alongside the beautiful wooden doors and windows of…
Tuesday, January 24 , 2023
Over the seventy years Chilstone has been in business we have worked on many property projects. From stylish, contemporary new builds to those with a nod to the past with…
Monday, January 09 , 2023
Were you hooked on the BBC’s Traitors over Christmas? Claudia Winkleman hosted hopefuls trying to win £100,000 in a Scottish castle. The ‘Faithful’ tried to stay in the game and…
Wednesday, December 14 , 2022
We are offering 20% discount on the garden ornaments we have in stock. Take a look around Chilstone and find something beautiful for your garden, ready for spring. Our last…
Monday, November 07 , 2022
Christmas is around the corner. Why not treat your loved ones to something lasting? From birdbaths to feature planters treat the garden lovers in your life to a special gift…
Tuesday, October 18 , 2022
This year, while we can’t fix the cost-of-living-crisis we can offer our customers 20% discount on our cast stone garden ornaments. Each week we will open a different category that…
Tuesday, September 27 , 2022
As autumn takes hold well weathered garden ornaments can create dramatic focal points in gardens. Moss covered stone with a rich patina creates a feature all year round, especially when…
Wednesday, September 07 , 2022
OPEN DAY UPDATE: While we respect the great service of Her Majesty the Queen our Open Day will be going ahead as planned. We had a great response to our…
Tuesday, July 26 , 2022
In our 70 years in business we have acquired a significant amount of technical knowledge about architectural stone. This can be baffling for homeowners carrying our their own property renovations…
Tuesday, July 05 , 2022
The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom, summer is perfect for garden parties and weddings. At Chilstone we make garden pavilions for hotels, venues and country houses as…
Tuesday, June 21 , 2022
Over our seventy years in business we have worked on many building projects. We make a wide range of architectural stone. This new build was inspired by Georgian style. We…
Tuesday, June 07 , 2022
Due to popular demand we are opening our doors on Saturday 18th June between 10am and 4pm for an open day! This is a rare opportunity to see how we…
Friday, May 27 , 2022
There are some big celebrations blooming in Britain this Spring. We are back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Garden Show in its traditional springtime slot after a hiatus of two…
Thursday, May 26 , 2022
We’re thrilled to be back at Chelsea Flower Show and we’re getting stuck in with all the gardens have to offer. This is the year of the charity garden, yes…
Wednesday, May 25 , 2022
Perennial is a wonderful organisation that supports people working in the horticultural industry when they need it. They offer skills and retraining to work in the industry too. So we…
Tuesday, May 24 , 2022
Chelsea is taking us back to childhood with the new Blue Peter Garden! The iconic Blue Peter garden was originally designed in 1974 by Percy Thrower. Now it’s time to…
Monday, May 23 , 2022
We are back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and we are very excited to see the latest garden designed by John Everiss. This garden is for the RAF Benevolent…
Wednesday, May 11 , 2022
We are proud to introduce our Platinum range. We have created this selection of garden ornaments in honour of her Majesty the Queen . We started handmaking our fine cast…
Tuesday, April 26 , 2022
Our garden ornaments are handmade which gives us the freedom of versatility. We can adapt our products to meet the individual needs of our customers, unlike mass market manufacturers. Whether…
Thursday, January 06 , 2022
Over our seven decades in business we have reproduced garden ornaments from some of Britain’s famous gardens. But some of our much loved pieces had iconic beginnings. This is the…
Tuesday, November 30 , 2021
We are well known for restoration and heritage projects, but at Chilstone we design and make many new build and contemporary projects too. Choosing the right portico can transform your…
Tuesday, October 19 , 2021
Our finest cast stone is made using hand tools, the same way it has been for seven decades. It takes time to handcraft our stone. If you want to give…
Friday, September 24 , 2021
Plant a Tree for the Jubilee! Woodland, wildflowers and a Platinum Jubilee have come together to inspire Chelsea Flower Show’s largest garden in 2021 – the eponymous RHS Queen’s Green…
Thursday, September 23 , 2021
One of the gardens we were most looking forward to visiting at RHS Chelsea was The Florence Nightingale Garden (… Those long term Chilstone patrons among you may remember our…
Wednesday, September 22 , 2021
This exceptional September Chelsea Flower Show is breaking all the rules and expectations for it’s long awaited return. New season, new planting schemes and a new RHS Judge! We are…
Tuesday, September 21 , 2021
This year there has been a real focus on smaller gardens. This reflects the ways in which people have used every available space to grow things throughout the pandemic. More…
Monday, September 20 , 2021
We are back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 28 months after the last show! For the first time in its 108 year history the prestigious show is on in…
Tuesday, September 14 , 2021
Are you ready for the same great show in a new season? We are! We are excited to be back at RHS Chelsea. We can’t wait to see the new…
Tuesday, August 17 , 2021
Despite the lows of the pandemic our customers have created some really beautiful gardens while we have all been spending more time at home. From expansive vistas to chic petite…
Tuesday, July 20 , 2021
We were delighted to be back at a flower show after such a long break! We were honoured to be hosted by our good friends Griffin Glasshouse at the Hampton…
Thursday, July 01 , 2021
We are so excited that the new statue of Princess Diana, commissioned by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to commemorate what would have been her 60th birthday,…
Tuesday, June 22 , 2021
Engraving has always been popular, but demand has risen significantly since March 2020. We have had many requests from customers to create personalised pieces for special people and important birthdays…
Wednesday, June 16 , 2021
Chilstone are proud to be at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival from 6-11 July 2021. We will feature on the stand of our friends, Griffin Glasshouses, a great company…
Wednesday, May 19 , 2021
Stone lasts a long time, so you need to plan it properly. Your garden design, landscaping and building projects are major investments so you want to be sure that you…
Tuesday, May 11 , 2021
Spring has been dogged with frosts, so our seed sowing is has been slow to start this year. But that hasn’t stopped us planning and shopping! Take a quick look…
Monday, April 19 , 2021
Pashley Manor in East Sussex is famous for its annual tulip festival. This is a beautiful spectacle with Forty-three thousand tulips that bloom in April/May. There are one hundred and…
Wednesday, March 31 , 2021
As restrictions start to ease and we can invite another household to our gardens under the Rule of Six, you’ll want somewhere lovely to sit and catch up. But while…
Wednesday, March 17 , 2021
It’s almost Easter and that means serious gardening time. From sowing seeds to laying patio it’s time to lick your garden into shape ready for summer. The pots, troughs and…
Wednesday, March 03 , 2021
Columns are not always an obvious choice for homes and gardens, but they can add a significant difference and are more versatile than you’d think. Columns supporting a portico or…
Monday, February 08 , 2021
Winter is the best time to evaluate, plan and potentially change your garden design, and with all the herbaceous plants dormant you can get a better view to evaluate your…
Wednesday, January 27 , 2021
With a lock down Valentine’s Day looming why not treat your loved one to something that lasts longer than a romantic dinner? Our garden ornaments can be engraved to make…
Monday, January 11 , 2021
If you have Netflix you may have been glued to their Regency drama Bridgerton. This racy romance is not for the faint hearted, but behind the steamy bodice ripping, check…
Monday, December 14 , 2020
Due to the popularity of our previous weathering projects using soot and compost, here is our guide to using yogurt! Yes, yogurt can speed up the weathering process, encouraging lichen…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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