Don't wait 'til Spring, give us a ring! We all love admiring beautiful neat gardens full of spring flowers, trees blossoming and colourful displays at every turn. This is usually due to the fruits of your labour, months ahead.To make sure you can enjoy your garden and the benefits it...

Plant of the month: Nerrin Bowdenii (Bowden Lilly) This pink Autumn flowering bulb is a terrific addition to a sunny border.Plant 150mm apart and bulbs should be slightly above the soil level to aid ripening. Mulching is advisable over winter. Why not try alongside Agapanthus?

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...

All you need to know about Poinsettias Poinsettias are perfect for decorating your home during Christmas. A great option for a table centrepiece, their brightly coloured leaves will beautifully complement your Christmas décor. Most Poinsettias are thrown away after Christmas, but with a bit of TLC you can keep them...

Japanese Maple Tree – All you need to know The Japanese Maple is a popular and versatile tree that is perfect for any size garden. Loved for its deep red leaves with purple tints, the Japanese Maple is ideal for adding interest and colour to your garden. It is also...

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...