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It is lovely to know the Easter Break is almost upon us. Traditionally Easter tasks includes starting to plant seeds and seedlings ready for the summer. The wet and cold weather since December, means the ground may not really be ready to accept tender plants and seeds. If you are keen to get planting… Read more »
It can be difficult to know what to do in your garden after so much rain. When the Chopwell team are asked, our usual answer is ‘as little as possible’. Clay and drainage Large parts of Warwickshire are on clay, which is nutrient rich but slow to drain. You may have puddles in your… Read more »
If you haven’t already it is time to get pruning. January is the right time to prune tree and shrubs, as well as cut hedges. What not to prune Leave any shrub or plant that has flower buds or is flowering. This includes spring flowering plants such as camellia, rhododendron, azalea and magnolia. Also… Read more »
Whether you buy fresh each year or have artificial, we all love a Christmas tree There are pros and cons to live trees and artificial ones. All have a carbon impact, but there are ways of minimising the carbon footprint of your tree. Artificial trees. If you can reuse the same tree for a number… Read more »
Are you preparing for a happy Halloween? Maybe you are relived you are not going to have trick or treaters arriving at your door Whatever your feelings about the date, there are plenty of autumn treats happening now Autumn leaves We say it most years, but the leaves are truly spectacular this time. Look… Read more »
We are often asked what are the most important autumn jobs in the garden? As tree surgeons out first response is ‘arrange for Chopwell to come’ to cut your hedges, remove over hanging branches and inspect trees for damage and disease. After you have made that arrangement our top autumn jobs are…. Mow your lawn… Read more »
In the garden or the countryside we are always asking ‘what is it?’ Plant, birdsong, insect, butterfly; knowing what you are seeing and hearing enhances any experience. There are many apps and tips to find out more, some are free to use; all can help you and your companions engage more fully in a… Read more »
As the temperatures soar this week is your garden summer ready? It has been pretty dry all April so your garden is already dry. Time to start watering, particularly anything in pots or recently planted. Top tips for watering Water when plants are in the shade, ideally once the sun has moved round so… Read more »
Happy New Year! We hope 2025 has started well for you. The weather has dominated headlines recently leaving most of us with bedraggled gardens not looking their best. Now is the time to dream and plan your garden for 2025. When Chopwell clients ask us how to improve their garden we usually ask them… Read more »
With just over a week to go to Christmas are you searching for last minute gifts? Here at Chopwell, this time of year is so busy with tidying up after storms and our scheduled work, that Christmas present shopping can be very last minute. Here is our last minute gift guide! Green Virtual Presents With… Read more »
