by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s no need to get on a plane to seek summer fun this year. Turn your garden into your ideal summer getaway. Something as simple as creating new borders and filling your garden with plants can completely transform your space. At the start of any design or...
by admin | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Lavender is prized for its richly fragrant flowers and aromatic foliage. This easy-to-grow shrub thrives in a sunny spot, in free-draining soil or a container. Here is our guide to caring for Lavender and the different varieties available. • Lavandula angustifolia...
by admin | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you notice the gardens when you go abroad? From how people spend their time outside, how garden life is different to here in the UK and of course, what wonderful and exotic plants are available. We now have a huge selections of plants at the nursery that a few...
by admin | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
We believe the beauty of plants; their shapes, their foliage, their natural colours, can absolutely be classed as a form of art . Art is defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here are our top picks for scented flowering plants. Perfect for surrounding a patio or seating area <find out more> • Scented roses as climbers or shrubs• Aromatic herbs SHRUBS • Lavandula (Lavender)• Buddleja davidii• Daphne ‘Eternal Fragrance’• Abelia•...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
With the summer months stretching out before us, you may be thinking about upgrading your existing seating and entertainment areas in your garden; or indeed, creating a new one. The Location Where do you want your seating area? Would you like to enjoy it at a certain...
by admin | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
For many people, owning a large and sprawling garden is the ultimate goal. However, the practicalities are sometimes far less romantic. It is easy to get lost or overwhelmed by the idea of giving your spacious garden an overhaul. The key with larger spaces is to...
by admin | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Whether you are a passionate or reluctant gardener, there are lots of reasons why getting out in the garden is good for you. Health Benefits We are all thinking about our health now more than ever. Gardening is a simple and reletively inexpensive way to improve your...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most of us have art, in some form, in our homes…but what about in our gardens? We often use sculpture within the gardens we design as it is perfect for providing the essential focal point in a garden layout to draw the eye. Every piece is unique and designed to...
by admin | Feb 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are the Big Plant Nursery but as you know, we have plants of all different shapes and sizes. This month we have been thinking about small plants that pack a punch. Plant Ideas Small to mid- size plants are great for borders and complimenting larger plants/focal...
by admin | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
A well structured border can define areas in your garden and create year – round colour, scent and interest. Do you like your borders unkempt and whimsical or prefer them to conform? Whatever your preference we can suggest plant combinations to suit your style,...
by admin | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
How was your 2020? Take a moment to think about it beyond your initial reaction… Amid the concern and restrictions to daily life as we know it, not to mention Christmas with a difference, there was a lot to be thankful for. When I ask people what the main things...
by admin | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is the easiest way to transform your garden? With plants, plants and more plants. Plants can transform any space, from the blank canvas of a new build property to an established garden. In fact, would it even be a garden without plants? What do we use plants for?...
by admin | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
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 winter gardens. Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’Helleborus...
by admin | Oct 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a recent fact-finding survey, we carried out, 29% of our customers said they had a small garden. This got us thinking about the different needs of a small garden compared to those of a mid-sized or large space. The benefits of a small garden are of course that they...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you do enjoy your garden? If you have a young family you maybe don’t have time to sit down during the day and enjoy your garden. You might be at work all week and use the weekends to get on with important garden jobs such as weeding and mowing the lawn;...
by admin | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Trees absorb carbon and release oxygen. Everyone can agree that this is pretty important but there are lesser known amazing things that trees do. Did you know that trees… Remove carbon from the atmosphere therefore reducing the effects of global warming <find...
by admin | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Here is our guide to creating a lush, tropical inspired garden. With clever plant selection and the right materials it is possible to create a tropical inspired garden that wouldn’t look out of place in Brazil or Bali. With the right design and planning, the...
by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hydrangeas come in all shapes and sizes. The most well known is probably the macrophylla with it’s striking blue, pink and even white mophead flowers. Did you know, Hydrangeas have the nickname the “Change Rose” because of their ability, in some...
by admin | May 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
1. Keep it clean It seems simple, but giving your patio or decking a thorough clean can give an instant lift to your garden. If you really want to go to town, consider re-treating your decking. For hardwood, use a decking oil and for softwood consider a coloured...
by admin | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sometimes overlooked, a front garden gives promise of what lies beyond. It’s the first thing people see when they come to your house. Like it or not, first impressions do count. An attractive and inviting approach to your house has many benefits: • Something beautiful...
by admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are approximately 320,000 species of plants in the world and they are the basis of the earth’s ecosystem. They are quiet and undemanding; many of us take them for granted. Recent dramatic changes around the world have meant we have to stay at home and life as we...
by admin | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you happy with your relationship…with your garden? Really happy or is there room for improvement? A combination of spending more time at home and in your garden may have got you thinking…is it time for a change. If your garden isn’t meeting your...
by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Plant new hedges from this month, as the plants are dormant and will hardly know they’ve been moved. When they wake up in spring they’ll race away to grow into a sturdy, elegant backdrop providing invaluable shelter for your garden. At The Big Plant...
