Christmas is almost here and like us you may have some gifts still buy, and perhaps be short of ideas too. Let us help with our suggestions for last minute garden gifts! Practical Garden Gifts These may not be the most original, but they can be the most useful Compost bins – available online, in… Read more »
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Leaves and a bag mean compost
Why do leaves and a bag mean compost? The answer is Leaf mold, your free and easy way to create a great compost for your garden. Follow Chopwell’s simple steps to make your own leaf mold Rake up dead leaves from your garden Put the leaves in a plastic bag or spare compost bin Tie… Read more »
Spectacular trees!
We are surrounded by spectacular trees this October. The hot dry summer made some trees shed their leaves early, but those leaves that hung on are turning to beautiful autumn colours. The hot summer also encouraged trees to create fruit and seeds so there are masses of acorns, conkers and berry’s as well. Where to… Read more »
Autumn is coming!
After the extreme heat and drought of the summer it is lovely to know Autumn is coming. The recent cooler and damper weather has perked up our gardens and outside spaces. The grass is turning from brown to green and starting to grow again. It is tempting to cut the grass short, but as it… Read more »
The Heat is on!
Phew! What a scorcher! The heat is on in the UK and our gardens are stressed. Last time we gave some tips to help use water effectively keep plants growing. Since then there has been no rain and what was dry is now parched. Plants in pots Rather than watering daily, we recommend soaking plants… Read more »
Keep cool and hydrated
The current extreme heat warnings are accompanied by encouragement to keep cool and hydrated. How can we help our garden and plants during these conditions? Like us, our gardens are stressed by extreme weather, and Chopwell can help. Follow our simple tips to help your garden keep cool and hydrated during the summer heat. Water… Read more »
Jubilee Hangover
Has your garden got a Jubilee hangover? Is it looking a little worse for wear after hosting Jubilee parties and the weekend weather? Follow our quick tips to help your garden recover from its Jubilee Hangover and look its best again Sweep your patio and decking. To clear any rubbish as well as leaves… Read more »
Get Some Garden Inspiration
What is your garden inspiration? As I write this, it is Chelsea Flower show, the TV and social media are full of images of aspirational and themed gardens designed for a ‘wow factor’. They may be beautiful, but not always be practical or easily translated on a small budget to the average garden. The flowers… Read more »
No Mow May
Will you be taking part in #NoMowMay? If not, may we encourage you. It is one of the easiest ways to encourage biodiversity in your garden! What is No Mow May? It is exactly what it says, stop mowing your grass for the whole of the month of May to encourage native plants in your… Read more »
Colourful Spring
Colourful Spring is on its way. The bubs are showing and some are already flowering. Colourful Spring started with the snowdrops back in late January and now we are moving on to crocus, daffodils, hellebores primroses and violets. All a sure sign that winter is on the way out! The Chopwell team love looking at… Read more »


