Autumn is one of the best times for planting. The warm ground and wetter weather help the plant get established before winter. Now is also a good time to see where to plant, with everything else at full size it is easier to see what spaces are available or what has to come out to… Read more »
Changeable August Weather
August continues the rollercoaster of weather we have experienced in the UK. From floods and storms to heat waves we have seen it all and it has affected us and our gardens. The combination of heat and rain in July and August has meant everything has grown really well, including the weeds, making many gardens… Read more »
Is your garden ready for Summer?
With the summer holidays fast approaching we want to spend time in our gardens, (when the weather lets us!) and for them not to run wild whilst we go on holiday. Follow our top tips to keep your garden looking good and under control for the whole of the summer: Mow your grass regularly. A tidy lawn… Read more »
A Tiny Pond
Every garden needs a pond. Water in the garden provides interest and a habitat for beneficial insects and animals; frogs love to eat slugs! Think of a pond and you may see a big expanse of water with waterlilies and perhaps space for a small boat. If that is your vision, think again. A pond that sustains wildlife… Read more »
Increase your Biodiversity
Biodiversity is in the news at the moment. The biodiversity of the planet, species loss, global warming and climate change can make us feel overwhelmed and unable to anything to resolve these major issues. But we can! We have our gardens, our green oasis where we can encourage biodiversity and give our native species a chance. It… Read more »
Does your garden let your property down?
With summer fast approaching, we start to look at our gardens and property more critically. In our Grounds Maintenance business, it is about now that property managers and letting agents want their grounds looking at their best. Estate agents say that spring to summer is the best time to sell, so getting everything looking at… Read more »
Weed control
The recent weather has made weed control a priority in gardens. The warmer weather has put plant growth into overdrive. It can feel that the weeds taking over, drowning out your precious seedlings and plants. The ground has dried out, making weed control hard, so how can you stop the weeds taking over? There is… Read more »
Signs of Spring
February is usually classed as the last month of winter, but the welcome signs of spring are starting to appear. The days are getting longer, we are almost ½ way to the vernal equinox (when day and night are equal length) and we are gaining between 2 and 3 minutes extra light each day Bulbs… Read more »
January Pruning
Welcome to January 2019! January is the ideal month to prune many trees and shrubs in your garden, in particular roses and fruit trees. It is also a great time to shape and tidy any other deciduous bushes and trees as you can see their structure properly without leaves. There are many articles and books… Read more »
New Year, New plans?
Happy 2017 to you all! I hope you had a great Christmas and you are making plans for your garden in 2017! January is often called the ‘dark month’, and I think this applies to gardens and outside spaces in particular. It is a real effort to get out there and actually there is not much… Read more »
