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Slowly, subtly there are signs the seasons are changing from winter to Spring. Here at Chopwell we can work longer days as the light increases, although it is still rather muddy underfoot! What we notice as the seasons change Colour coming back into gardens with bulbs starting with snowdrops and aconite. Soon crocus, daffodils and… 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 »
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 »
With Christmas less than 2 weeks away we are getting ready to celebrate! Although what form our Christmas celebrations might take are changing with the advice from the government. What we are getting ready to celebrate is the Platinum Jubilee of our Queen next year. The Queens Green Canopy One of the main ways the… Read more »
Autumn is one of the best times for planting. The warm ground and wetter weather help the plant get established before winter. Now is also a good time to see where to plant, with everything else at full size it is easier to see what spaces are available or what has to come out to… Read more »
The recent rain and snow have left gardens muddy. Lawns are saturated and flowerbeds more mud than soil. If water, drainage and muddy ground are problems for you, what you plant and how you plan your garden layout can make a big difference to how well your space adapts to high rainfall. One of the… 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 »
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 »
Do you know your plant names? Do you name a plant in Latin or in English? Can you describe a plant, the type of leaves, the preferred growing conditions, common pests and diseases? Are your plants called by the event or person who introduced you to them? When you are out and about do you… Read more »
Are you considering a summer feature for your garden? Many trees or hedges are at their best at this time of year, and will provide interest though all the seasons. If your summer feature is to be a hedge or tree Chopwell recommends you wait to autumn or winter to plant, so that the plants… Read more »
