Originally Christmas trees were outdoor living specimens, decorated for Christmas, it is only relatively recently we have had the space and desire to have an indoor tree. If you have a tree, large shrub or hedge in your garden, you could decide to decorate it for Christmas. If you do, here are some handy hints… Read more »
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Christmas Trees; Caring for a Real Tree
If you prefer an artificial tree, and I admit there are some lovely ones about, then this blog post is not for you. However if, like us, you love to have a real tree, with its scent of pine in your home for Christmas, read on as we share our top 5 tips to keep… Read more »
Late Autumn: the ideal time to understand how your tree grows
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 »
Jobs for November; Autumn Leaves
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 »
October; the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
October brings autumn and the colours are likely to be spectacular this year. Already in our local parks and open spaces the trees are beginning to turn; changing from sober summer green to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. If you get a chance, do visit an arboretum, such as Batsford, near Morton in Marsh, you… Read more »
Jobs for October: leaves, paths and grass
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 »
Is it nearly Autumn?
I don’t like to be the first to say this; I think our trees know autumn is coming early this year. Have you noticed the chestnut trees in our local parks? There are some beauties in St Nicholas Park Warwick, Jephson Gardens Leamington and Abbey Fields in Kenilworth among others. The chestnut leaves are turning… Read more »
Mulch, A Trees Best Friend
Aren’t we are having a beautiful summer? And if you remember I did notice the trees were predicting this back in April (see 29 April blog), but how are your plants doing? Let me share a not very well kept secret to keep your plants, be they hedges, trees, shrubs, vegetables or flowers growing well. … Read more »
How your garden may lose your deposit
Many tenants do not realise that however well you have looked after a landlords house, the garden may be the reason you lose your deposit at the end of a lease. It is not difficult to bring the garden back up to standard if you have let it slip whilst a tenant. Follow… Read more »
First impressions: How your garden can help you to sell your house
Is your garden making a poor impression? Look in any estate agents window or on property websites and the photos show the front of the house and its garden. Many buyers subconsciously link the state of the garden with the internal condition of the property, and believe a tidy garden means well maintained home. Follow… Read more »


