Gardening advice and monthly tasks & tips from our team of resident gardening experts…

How to Aerate the Lawn for Beginners
June 6th, 2024 | Categories
If you’re keen to improve your lawn and are discovering new ways of lawn care, such as scarifying, overseeding, and aeration you’re in the right place. In this guide we’re going to focus on the aeration front of lawn care, which is the process of adding many small holes to the lawn. It sounds harmful […]
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The Soothing Benefits of Birdsong in the Garden
May 31st, 2024 | Categories
The sound of birdsong throughout the mornings in spring – “The Dawn Chorus” – is a welcome sound, signalling the start of a new day, a new season of life, and renewal following the previous winter. It’s the male birds that typically sing the most, using their lovely complex songs to signal to other males […]
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Create a Tranquil and Relaxing Garden at Home
May 31st, 2024 | Categories
In today’s fast-paced world it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed a lot of the time. This makes finding a sanctuary to escape the relentless hustle and bustle more important than ever. A naturally tranquil and relaxing garden can offer just that – a peaceful retreat from the stresses of daily life. Engaging with nature […]
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Grow Your Own Fruit & Veg for a Great Sense of Achievement
May 22nd, 2024 | Categories
Gardening can give us a tangible sense of pride and achievement, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can give even more. It’s a deeply rewarding experience to know you have grown something from seed, cared for it, and enjoyed after harvesting. It’s a wholly unique sense of pride and achievement in a league of […]
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Plants and Flowers for Uplifting Year-Round Colour
May 22nd, 2024 | Categories
If we told you that you could have year-round colour in the garden from your plants, trees, and shrubs would you believe us? ‘Even in the middle of winter?’ we hear you say. But yes! It’s true, despite the UK’s often dreary, damp, dark winters, there are many plants that will bloom in the winter […]
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