Looking good in May
There are so many plants to choose from at this time of year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, here is a handy list of our top plant picks for May: Climbers Clematis Ceanothus Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’ Honeysuckle (Lonicera) Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star...
Looking good in April
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top plant choices for April: Climbers Ceanothus Clematis Clematis × cartmanii ‘Avalanche’ Exochorda × macrantha ‘The Bride’ Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) Lonicera japonica...
Looking good in September
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top plant choices for September: Climbers Lonicera (Honeysuckle) Trachelospermum jasminoides Campsis radicans (Trumpet vine) Fruit Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) Ficus carica (Fig) Malus domestica Medlar Prunus...
Looking good in December
December doesn’t mean the end of a colourful garden! Many plants thrive in the colder months, offering vibrant flowers, fragrant scents, and interesting foliage or berries. Colour in December isn’t limited to flowers; strong architectural shapes and...
Looking good in January
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top plant choices for January: Climbers Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge (‘Cadrou’) Pyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’ Hedera (Ivy) Parthenocissus quinquefolia engelmannii Photinia x...
Looking good in March
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top choices for March: Trees for blossom Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ Prunus ‘Pink Perfection’ Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’ Crataegus x per. ‘Prunifolia Splendens’ Prunus...
Looking good in February
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top choices for February: For fragrance Sarcococca Viburnum × bodnantense Hamamelis (witch hazel) Viburnum × bodnantense Climbers Callicarpa bodinieri (provides winter berries for native wildlife) Camellia...
Looking good in November
Your Garden’s November Checklist: Plants to make your garden pop As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to fade and many plants retreat for the winter, your garden doesn’t have to follow suit. November marks a crucial time for planting, especially for shrubs,...
Looking good in October
As the garden begins it’s autumn transition, it’s the perfect time to think about plants that offer both immediate impact and long-term structure. Whether you’re looking for vibrant autumn colour, fragrant blooms to extend the season, architectural...
Looking good in August
We have plants of all shapes and sizes, here are our top choices for August: Climbers Campsis radicans (Trumpet vine) Hydrangea anomala petiolaris Lonicera (Honeysuckle) Trachelospermum jasminoides Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing variety) Fruit Ficus carica (Fig) Olea...
Plant of the month for May
Our plant of the month this May is an acid loving, woodland dweller. Few shrubs are as widely anticipated each season as the Rhododendron. From the Ancient Greek “Rose Tree”, there are over 11,024 species of Rhododendron. The sweet, nectar type smelling flowers evokes...
Looking good in July
Here are our top plant choices for July. Climbers Clematis Ceanothus Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’ Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing variety) Honeysuckle (Lonicera) Trachelospermum jasminoides Honeysuckle Fruit Ficus carica (Figs) Olives Ficus carica Herbaceous...
A winter garden reimagined
Prepare to adjust your perspective on what makes the perfect winter garden. In recent years there has been a big shift in winter garden design. A re-imagination of a wilder winter where wildlife, birds especially, are taken into account. There’s certainly nothing dull...
Garden Tidies
Our award winning Grounds Maintenance teams provide one off garden tidies to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead. Let us take the hassle out of preparing your garden for winter ensuring it’s expertly “put to bed” and protected until...
The garden in June and July
Summer is just around the corner so start planning ahead and set aside some time to get your garden ready. Jobs for June Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds Be water-wise, especially in drought-affected areas Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside...
Floral in February
It’s not a month most people associate with plants in bloom, however there are many plants that provide winter colour, texture and interest. Here are our top choices for February. For winter blooms (perennials) Helleborus ‘Ice n’ Roses Red’...
Field grown hedging
This is a type of hedging that has been grown in a field and then lifted from the ground to be re-planted. It is only available between November and March and is far more cost effective than container grown hedging. There are two types of field grown hedging:...
Winter plant ideas
Add the wow factor to your winter garden with striking plants that look their best right now. Whether you’d like to fill your borders with hardy shrubs covered with fragrant flowers, clad a fence or archway with colourful climbers, or plant a small flowering tree to...
Protect your exotics this winter
There are lots of different exotic plants that will need protecting or bringing indoors over the winter but for this case study we have decided to focus on banana plants. A little bit of time spent now could save you a lot of money come spring. STEP 1: Wait until the...
Camellias: February plant of the moment
Few hardy shrubs signal the end of winter better than Camellias, highly valued for their stunning floral displays and fresh, glossy, evergreen foliage. With dozens of varieties available you’ll be spoilt for choice, so pick from camellias in shades of pink, red, white...
The November Garden
It may seem chilly out there but the summer’s warmth is still in the soil so it’s the ideal time to buy and plant new additions to your garden. Leaves are falling rapidly and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants will need protecting from frost,...
Jobs for the garden in January
As the colder weather sets in you may not feel like working outside at this time of year but it’s a great time to arrange landscaping projects and plant hedging, trees and shrubs to add structure to the garden. The garden will need protecting from frosts, gale-force...