It is lovely to know the Easter Break is almost upon us. Traditionally Easter tasks includes starting to plant seeds and seedlings ready for the summer. The wet and cold weather since December, means the ground may not really be ready to accept tender plants and seeds. If you are keen to get planting… Read more »
Posts Tagged: garden clearance
Autumn Leaves
It has been a glorious October, with spectacular colours as the leaves turn and drop from trees and hedges. At home fallen leaves on paths and grass can cause problems. On paths after rain or even a heavy dew, leaves can clump together and become slippery and hazardous when you are rushing in or out… Read more »
Put the garden to bed
The clocks are about to change so it is time to put the garden to bed. The chances for barbeques and sitting on patios has passed, the summer flowers are wilting, and the garden is less appealing. What to do now A few chores now will keep your garden looking decent for the winter and… 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 »
Autumn leaves
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 »
Happy Easter!
It’s lovely to know the Easter Break is almost upon us. Traditionally the time to start planting, this year with Easter so early and the wet weather since December means the ground may not really be ready to accept tender plants and seeds. If you are keen to get planting but concerned the ground is… Read more »
September Blues
Has your garden got the ‘September Blues? It’s when the annual flowers are leggy, untidy or finished. The final blooms of roses are scattered across the bushes, and beautiful upright plants are bashed about by rain and wind. It’s easy to fall out of love with your garden at this time of year, the gorgeous… Read more »
Does your garden advertise you are away?
With the summer holidays almost upon us, many are thinking and booking their annual break. When you go how do you stop your home advertising your absence? There are many tips and hints, from the police and security groups about leaving lights on timers in the house to make it look occupied, but does your… Read more »
Don’t plant now!
At Chopwell we turn our attention to garden clearance and maintenance at this time of year. It is not the right time to plant hedges or trees unless you are prepared to water them, twice a day every day for the next 3-4 months, including summer holidays. If you are considering a tree or hedge,… Read more »
Keep Deadheading..
As we approach the longest day of the year, we want our garden to be at its best. Try these 5 tips to make your garden look great without taking much time or energy Deadhead flowers. If you have roses and other repeat flowering shrubs, regular deadheading will encourage more blooms and keep your plants… Read more »


