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Have you heard or seen the box moth caterpillar? It is a relatively recent problem in the UK, but devastating if your plant gets infected. Box Blight Box blight has been a problem in the UK for a number of years, a fungus infection that causes die back and bare patches on box bushes. It… Read more »
If you haven’t already it is time to get pruning. January is the right time to prune tree and shrubs, as well as cut hedges. What not to prune Leave any shrub or plant that has flower buds or is flowering. This includes spring flowering plants such as camellia, rhododendron, azalea and magnolia. Also… Read more »
Are you preparing for a happy Halloween? Maybe you are relived you are not going to have trick or treaters arriving at your door Whatever your feelings about the date, there are plenty of autumn treats happening now Autumn leaves We say it most years, but the leaves are truly spectacular this time. Look… Read more »
We are often asked what are the most important autumn jobs in the garden? As tree surgeons out first response is ‘arrange for Chopwell to come’ to cut your hedges, remove over hanging branches and inspect trees for damage and disease. After you have made that arrangement our top autumn jobs are…. Mow your lawn… Read more »
After the storm, the clear up. Luckily here in Warwickshire we did not experience major flooding in the last storm, but it stripped leaves from plants and filled drains with debris. With more storms likely during the winter, follow our simple tips to minimise the impact of storms to your garden. Clear drains and… Read more »
June is NOT the time for major tree surgery. It is the time to prepare for tree and hedge cutting later in the year. Obviously if a tree or branches are a potential hazard, dead or diseased we will cut them now, but any healthy tree or hedge will flourish and grow better in future… Read more »
What is the Chopwell Experience? Recent client Chris, recounts their Chopwell experience. “We have a tall, wide conifer hedge on one side that needs cutting every year. We also have a number of overgrown and overhanging trees at the back of the garden that get bigger and more invasive each year. Previously we have always… Read more »
All the leaves are down but the sky isn’t grey! Although it is late November, looking out it seems more like a mid October day, with clear sky and beautiful autumn colours still showing. As the leaves fall it is a great time to assess your trees and shrubs. Here at Chopwell we are… Read more »
As we g0 through March, keep your hands off your hedges. The birds are beginning to nest, they may choose your hedge, so give them the space and privacy they deserve! What is your hedge doing? As Spring starts it is a good time to take a look at any hedges you have. Are they… Read more »
Keeping your garden light yet private is a challenge. To be private we need boundaries that reduce us being overlooked, yet solid walls and hedges take light away. How to achieve a light garden? The options available depend on the aspect of your garden. Where is north, and more importantly south and west? We… Read more »
