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 Jemma | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
To celebrate World Kindness Day on the 13th November, we are thinking about ways to show kindness to our plants and garden and the wildlife that inhabit it. Here are five things you can do this month that will make a big difference: Introduce new berrying / fruiting...
by Jemma | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jemma is the Marketing Manager for The Big Plant Nursery and Creative Landscape Co. She joined the company in 2018 after having gained experience in Marketing at a Law firm. After making the leap from law to horticulture, Jemma enjoys working with something tangible;...
by Jemma | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bring darker foliage into your planting schemes for a Gothic style garden . Whether you want to go full gothic romance like Kat Von D or create a slick contemporary garden, dark foliage and flowers are a great way to do this. If a whimsical cottage garden is more your...
by Jemma | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Plants and trees have long been associated with legends and folklore. Whether it’s to craft into a wand, a talisman for protection to concoct a powerful potion or bubbling witches brew. There are many poisonous plants associated with Witches such as the more...
by Jemma | Oct 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Steve joined Creative Landscape Co. in January 2007 after three years experience with another landscape company. He then spent nine years in our maintenance team as a leader before progressing and spending another six years as a planting team supervisor. He has...
by Jemma | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
To create the perfect autumn garden you need to focus on foliage colour <CLICK HERE> Cosy up this autumn 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...
by Jemma | Sep 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Medlars (Mespilus germanica) are closely related to apples and are easy to grow, productive, generally problem-free and need little pruning. They are attractive trees, producing large white flowers in late spring, followed by small rounded fruits (about 5cm/2in...
by Jemma | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Hamptons are a string of towns located on the tip of Long Island, NY. They are known for their iconic mansion neighbourhoods, endless beaches, and vacationing celebrities. Many of the rich and famous spend their summers on spacious estates nestled along the...
by Jemma | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
“The best thing about my job? No two days are the same and I love that. I left an office based role in pursuit of a complete lifestyle change. Now I’m learning new skills, working outside amongst incredible high quality plants and broadening my horticultural...
by Jemma | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
With the costs associated with moving house so high (stamp duty, legal fees, removal / storage fees) many people are choosing to invest in and embrace their current property long term. What is the easiest way to transform your garden? With plants, plants and more...
by Jemma | Apr 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fourteen talented artists will be showcasing unique outdoor sculpture in a variety of sizes and materials. You will find inspiring metal and stone sculptures along with water features all designed to add impact, movement and style to your garden. Saturday 29th April...
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 Jemma | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gemma joined the nursery as a plant supervisor and over seven years has progressed to “Nursery Lead”. Her day to day role involves managing the nursery team, advising customers, handling sales and quality controlling the nursery plants. Gemma plays a key role in...
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 Jemma | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Matthew joined The Big Plant Nursery in 2011 as a fresh-faced Saturday assistant during the final year of his horticultural degree. He has since developed his role within the nursery and wider business to becoming a Director in March 2021. On an average day Matthew is...
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 Jemma | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cercis canadensis is a large deciduous shrub or small, often multi-stemmed, tree. It develops a semi-weeping habit with glorious heart shaped leaves that open in a glossy, deep shade of red. As the leaves mature during the season, they change colour from deep wine to...
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 Jemma | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Alex is a Nursery Plant and Sales Advisor. He is customer facing and part of the team responsible for creating and maintaining our inspiring plant displays. Alex has studied Zoology and has a Masters in Ecology which makes him our go to guy when it comes to...
by Jemma | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The world would be a very boring place if we were all the same. We all have our own behaviour styles, reactions to certain situations. It’s what sets us apart from robots. Have you noticed how some of your plants, although they may seem identical, behave in...
by Jemma | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Multistem trees (two or more stems growing from one root) were heavily featured in the show gardens at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show (check out “The Meta Garden”, “Morris & Co.” and “Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station” to name but a few). Here’s...
by Jemma | May 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
The short answer is no, not on their own. However, tree planting and responsible forest maintenance can play a significant role. Tom Crowther at the Swiss university ETH Zürich has stated that tree planting “is the cheapest solution possible and every one of us...
