Finally it’s May, the ground is starting to dry out, flowers are blooming and trees are in leaf. Warmer weather makes it fun to spend time outside so here are some easy tips to make your garden look the best for minimum effort! No Mow May Yes the grass is growing, but to help bees… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Kenilworth
Easter jobs
Just 2 weeks until the Easter break, and we have a list of Easter jobs to complete. Perhaps you have a ‘to do list’ which includes gardening. At present we are advising customers to be careful in the garden, the ground is so wet even stepping on the grass can damage the soil structure below…. Read more »
Summer Pruning (1)
The clue is in the name- Summer Pruning is a job for now! What is summer Pruning? At the most basic it is trimming plants to the shape you want now. It is particularly useful to summer prune fruit and ornamental trees and large shrubs. Many trees and large shrubs send out long thin… Read more »
Hard Landscaping choices
In this blog we don’t talk much about hard landscaping, probably because Chopwell are first and foremost tree surgeons. We love to help you manage the living aspects of your garden. However, we notice how hard landscaping completes your outside space. It can transform your garden into the beautiful and versatile extension of your home,… Read more »
Hands off Hedges!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Clearing up storm damage
Wow! It continues to be quite a week for storm damage, and we hope your home and garden have survived! We got called out to help clear branches and trees from roads, paths and gardens and noticed other damage on the way. Storm damage to Fences Many fences and trellises have been damaged by storms,… Read more »
Wildlife Friendly Garden
Chopwell is committed to making 2022 the year of Wildlife Friendly Garden. As we work throughout Warwickshire, we want to encourage all our clients and everyone who takes the trouble to read this blog, to make some small changes that can have a big impact on the wildlife that calls your garden their home. Provide… Read more »


