Create a twilight garden

Create a twilight garden

There are many reasons why it’s hard to find time to sit down and enjoy the garden during the day (working a nine to five, looking after young children etc) but you might find that come early evening you have some time to yourself. Have you noticed, there is...
English cottage garden

English cottage garden

WHICH PLANTS TO USEThink romantic – planting should be carefree and not too restricted. Mix colourful planting and formal with wildflowers to attract pollinators. Consider scent when choosing your plants. Add late summer flowering shrubs such as Hydrangeas and...
Planting ideas for a Japanese inspired garden

Planting ideas for a Japanese inspired garden

Which plants to use: Also known as “Zen Gardens” – this is a timeless garden style that can provide peace andtranquillity from a hectic lifestyle and help to connect you with nature. Trees• Acers• Japanese Maples <shop>• Eriobotrya japonica• Cherry• Magnolia•...
Plant establishment guidance

Plant establishment guidance

In most instances, trees and shrubs will establish well after planting provided that they are suitably watered. The main factors that will impair establishment or even cause plants to fail are improper location, poor root health, weather and unfavourable soil...
A guide to watering

A guide to watering

Conserving Water in the Garden With our interesting but unpredictable weather it is always a good idea to collect rainwater in water butts to use for watering the garden and there are more things we can do to help our plants thrive in dry weather. Watering Water new...
How to plant trees

How to plant trees

Here is a useful guide we have made to guide you through the process of planting your new tree so that it gets off to the best start in life. Don’t forget though if the thought of planting a tree of this size is a daunting one or you just want someone else to do...