Posts Tagged: leamington spa

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 »

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 »

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 »

Spring Sunshine

The spring sunshine is amazing at the moment!  Everything seems so much more positive when we can get out and enjoy the sun.  I love this time of year when every tree and plant is breaking into leaf or flower.  It is very tempting to plant out lots of frost tender plants as the weather… Read more »

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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 »

Do you Forage?

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 »

Christmas Present?

What do you want as your Christmas Present?  It’s the question that fills us with dread as we never know what to say. Christmas Presents are not traditionally plants for the garden, yet some winter flowering shrubs and small trees can add focus and interest to the otherwise dormant outside space. There are a number… Read more »

Is your garden Home Alone?

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 »

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