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Everywhere is wet. The ground is saturated from the recent storms and snow. The rivers are flowing with all the run-off water. These are typical winter conditions. For many, the wet weather is a good excuse to stay indoors and ignore the garden, and we recommend this course of action to our customers at this… Read more »
With the recent snow, like us at Chopwell, you may be dreaming of a White Christmas. We will have to wait and see whether the cold continues or if more snow arrives later in the month. At the moment, the view from my window is the perfect White Christmas scene. Look a bit closer and… Read more »
What do you want as your Christmas Present? It’s the question that fills us with dread as we never know what to say. Christmas Presents are not traditionally plants for the garden, yet some winter flowering shrubs and small trees can add focus and interest to the otherwise dormant outside space. There are a number… Read more »
The beautiful autumn leaves are turning and falling from the trees, helped by storm Ophelia that is battering the UK at the moment. The leaves are being deposited on your grass and paths, and whilst it remains dry they are great to scuff and wade through, however, once any rain falls they can clump together… Read more »
Berries are everywhere this year in huge numbers. They are enhancing our trees and shrubs making a superb early autumn display. According to the experts the weather this year has made for almost perfect conditions for a large crop of berries. Remember back to spring, it was dry and warm so the bees and other… Read more »
Do you know your plant names? Do you name a plant in Latin or in English? Can you describe a plant, the type of leaves, the preferred growing conditions, common pests and diseases? Are your plants called by the event or person who introduced you to them? When you are out and about do you… Read more »
With the summer holidays almost upon us, are you leaving your garden ‘Home Alone”? You may be concentrating on preparing for your holiday; your well deserved annual break. If you are counting down the number of days until you go we expect your garden may be the last thing on your mind. However, while you are away,… Read more »
Are you considering a summer feature for your garden? Many trees or hedges are at their best at this time of year, and will provide interest though all the seasons. If your summer feature is to be a hedge or tree Chopwell recommends you wait to autumn or winter to plant, so that the plants… Read more »
Is your garden beautiful and low maintenance? Many people believe the choice is one or the other, beautiful and high maintenance or low maintenance and boring. It doesn’t have to be this way! Good garden design, suitable plants and hard landscaping can create a beautiful, low maintenance garden. Using shrubs and perennials means your space… Read more »
We hope your garden is coming to life with colourful spring bulbs. Maybe you planted them last autumn or they have been there for many years. As you admire the vibrant colours take the opportunity to check that all the clumps are doing well. When a spring bulb is in flower it really is the… Read more »
