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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 »
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 »
We are surrounded by spectacular trees this October. The hot dry summer made some trees shed their leaves early, but those leaves that hung on are turning to beautiful autumn colours. The hot summer also encouraged trees to create fruit and seeds so there are masses of acorns, conkers and berry’s as well. Where to… 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 »
Most of the leaves are off the trees now, allowing your evergreens to come to the fore. Evergreens are more than just conifers. There are lovely plants such as Box, Privet, Laurel and Bay that can be feature plants in your garden. Bay has the added benefit of being a culinary herb too. The deciduous… Read more »
With almost all the leaves gone from the trees and the days drawing in, it is a perfect time to grab the camera and take artistic shots of sunrise or sunset through bare branches. On a crisp day it is possible to take shots like a pro without having to get up too early. If… Read more »
It has been a glorious October, with spectacular colours as the leaves turn and drop from trees and hedges. On paths and in parks there are lots of opportunities to relive childhood, scuffing the fallen leaves and searching for conkers. At home fallen leaves on paths and grass can cause problems. On paths after rain… Read more »
Its been a very dry September, so plants have kept flowering much longer than you may have expected, but now we are in October, it is time to wave the summer goodbye and get your garden ready for winter. There are 3 things you can do to make a big difference to your garden Look… Read more »
