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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 »
September is the time to forage. When out on a walk in the countryside there are many wild fruits, nuts and fungi to forage. The most traditional and easiest to spot are blackberries, their purple jewel berries are everywhere this year, it is a real bumper crop. Other foods can be found too, but if you… Read more »
A drought is coming! The news is full of water shortages and hosepipe bans. The glorious sunny weather is having an effect on our gardens. We want to keep our gardens green and pleasant, but without rain it is getting more difficult. Follow these top tips to help your garden survive the drought Use Mulch.Compost, leaves,… Read more »
Proportion is key to good garden design, it is what we look for when we enjoy a view, visit a famous garden or look at pictures and photos. When you live with a garden for a long period, you may not notice that certain plants are starting to take over and disrupt the proportion and… 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 »
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 »
Now, mid November is the ideal time to plant a hedge. The ground is still warm from the summer and the plants are dormant meaning it isn’t such a shock for them to be moved. When thinking about a hedge it is important to get the right plant for your garden. Our hedge hub suggests… Read more »
Low hedges sound a bit of a contradiction. A hedge is to keep something in or out, to define a boundary so why have a low hedge? In many garden designs from the cutting edge trendy to traditional cottage you will find that there are low hedges used To edge a path To frame a… Read more »
With the recent deluges, flash flooding and general misery from all the rain; probably the last thing you would expect to do is to keep watering your plants. But, hanging baskets and pots may be drying out and will need liquid feed. The heavy rain will have splashed the leaves and damaged blooms, but it… Read more »
