by admin | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The simplest and quickest way to elevate your garden and add timeless style – Hydrangeas. They are one of the most versatile, generous and garden‑transforming shrubs you can grow. They offer huge blooms and seasonal interest (as long as you hold off pruning...
by admin | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Do you move home or invest in an upgrade? Upgrading your existing garden is often a smarter, more rewarding choice than moving house because it allows you to improve your living space in a cost‑effective and personalised way without the financial and emotional...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
In a recent survey of our community, we discovered that 29% of you are working with a small garden. While a compact footprint might feel limiting, we see it as an opportunity. Small gardens are the “jewel boxes” of the landscaping world. They require less...
by admin | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
We bring you a hardy lineup of plants that comes alive at this time of year, brandishing bright bouqets of flowers and delivering a dose of essential beauty through the darkest season. It’s not all about florals, there are many berry producing plants and even...
by admin | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Our freshly cut Christmas trees have been delivered and our eager elves are waiting to help you choose one. Generally weekday mornings are quieter but we also offer a delivery service if you prefer. Buy online or visit the nursery to hand pick your own. We are proud...
by admin | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? A plant is a deeply meaningful present, universally symbolising good luck and hope for the future. We have handpicked the very best plants guaranteed to deliver a much needed splash of colour and a dash of winter magic throughout...
by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
When deciding on a fence vs hedge for garden boundaries, the wooden panel is often the default choice. While a fence offers quick installation and immediate privacy, a dense, thriving hedge provides so much more than a barrier. In this blog we explore the tangible,...
by admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s celebrate plants. Some people are under the misconception that gardening per se is for the older generation, the baby boomers, with retirement creating space for hobbies. That’s certainly not our experience. We have researched who is looking interacting...
by admin | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
We have been going to Italy since 2002 to select the best plants for our nursery stock and for individual client projects. Members of the Nursery and Creative Landscape teams go out for 3 days in the summer and one in the winter. It’s a whistle stop tour and “all...
by admin | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Now could be the perfect time to start a healthy hobby with your children that they will enjoy forever. Giving children something to tend to creates nurturing and a sense of pride. It doesn’t matter how much space you have, you can create mini flowerbeds and...
by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why we bring trees into our homes and decorate them at this time of year? It all started in the pine forest covered areas of Northern Europe. The earliest records of evergreen trees being brought inside and decorated around the winter solstice...
by admin | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
According to research from Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers in 2022, 50% of people property searching revealed that they consider the garden more important than the interior space. You may or may not be surprised to discover that kitchens are no longer the...
by admin | Jan 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gardens don’t have to look dull and drab just because it’s winter. Plenty of plants come into their own at this time of year, with flowers, berries and even coloured stems bringing gardens to life through the coldest months. Here are a few of our favourite plants for...
by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Japanese maples are the perfect choice of tree for any small, compact or courtyard garden. Their character and appeal makes them ideal for creating a focal point, brightening a shaded corner, or elegantly overhanging a pool or water feature. We have a huge range here...
by admin | Oct 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Autumn is the perfect time to plant and move shrubs and trees. With the bare root and root-ball hedging season starting now is a good time to start planning any hedging projects. Before you plant When making new planting decisions, it is important to choose a plant...
by admin | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Autumn doesn’t mean your long lazy days in the garden have to come to an end. There are so many ways to continue to enjoy your garden well into the cooler months. Invest in the right garden design, furniture and heating options and you can extend your garden...
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you remember the simple joy of growing Cress seeds in an egg cup as a child? We truly believe that plants make people happy (but we would think that, right?) There is something primal about them, they offer us a connection with nature that can bring calm and...
by admin | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Gardening is very much “on trend” at the moment and whilst this might seem a tad superficial, maybe evening annoying for the gardening stalwarts among us, it’s actually good news for everyone. A new breed of gardener is emerging. Bring in the professionals Whilst...
by admin | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Large plants provide instant solutions. Whether you want to create more privacy or a specific theme; big plants make a big impact…and they aren’t just for big gardens. Small gardens really benefit from the height and drama of big plants. Committing to one...
by admin | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
With flexible working here to stay, one of the things you can do to enhance your work from home set up is to surround yourself with plants. Here are some of the key benefits of houseplants: * Reduce toxins in the air, making your air cleaner* Helps reduce stress and...
by admin | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
All our company vehicles for office staff are now fully electric. It is really important to us as a business to make sure we are contributing to a greener environment. For many years we have also held ISO accreditation (ISO14001) that helps keep our environmental...
by admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
September doesn’t mean your long lazy days in the garden have to come to an end. There are so many ways to continue to enjoy your garden well into the cooler months. Invest in the right garden design, furniture and heating options and you can extend your garden...
by admin | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
You can now find The Big Plant Nursery in the Muddy Stilettos Berkshire “Little Black Book”. The go to place for the very best businesses & brands in Berkshire. <click here>
by admin | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
You can’t always rely on the rain to water your plants. It’s always good practice to observe the drainage of your planting site/areas as the rain doesn’t always satisfy the need of your plants. Watering depends on several key factors such as weather conditions,...
