The UK's living history surrounds us! I love going out in our great country to historic buildings, houses and cathedrals. While I am there I wander around and feel myself absorbed in the history and events of the past. To be honest you don’t always need a building to appreciate...

Is winter a good time for landscaping? Landscaping in the WinterChristmas time is often busy and overwhelming for all. With family, food, gifts and many other things to arrange, your garden has likely not crossed your mind! Surprisingly though, the winter is an excellent time for landscaping work. If you...

The top gardening trends of 2021 – what’s next in 2022? 2019 has been a year of moving and shaking for many reasons! But the cheerier side of 2019 was the progress we saw in the gardening world. With people becoming more environmentally aware, we saw moves towards bee-friendly gardens,...

Landscaping tips when buying a new home Potential homeowners are thorough and precise when inspecting every inch and crevice of properties for sale. The garden, however, is usually overlooked or given a general once over to consider the basic aspects, such as size and material, without visualizing how an unkempt...

What to Plant in February Landscaping is becoming a more and more popular way of personalising the home to suit the family, with over 60% of homeowners renovating their gardens in some way – whether that’s through planting more trees and flowers, building a patio or removing unwanted features –...

A Look Back at Landscaping Trends in 2015 Landscaping is becoming a more and more popular way of personalising the home to suit the family, with over 60% of homeowners renovating their gardens in some way – whether that’s through planting more trees and flowers, building a patio or removing...

Seasonal Planting & Gardening Calendar If you’re an amateur gardener and you’re wanting to be more green-fingered, you’re in luck. This month, Court Farm Garden Centre are here to share some wonderful tips, so you know exactly when to start your seasonal planting. To get the most out of this...

Spring is arriving: let’s sort out that garden! Spring is fast approaching and we’re sure that many of you can’t wait to get your green fingers to work once again. When this season swings around there are a few steps you may want to follow before potting and planting your...

What is Ash Dieback (Chalara)? Also known as Chalara, ash dieback is a disease that originated in Asia and was first seen in Europe in 1992. The fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus first kills the leaves before spreading down the branches and trunk, eventually killing the whole tree. Ash dieback now affects more than...