Cherry laurel is a very common hedging plant for good reason. It will grow in almost any conditions and produces a thick, evergreen hedge in very quick time. Unlike a lot of plants it will thrive in full sun and full shade. Apart from the most waterlogged of soils, it will also tolerate the majority […]
Moss in a lawn is a problem that will be experienced in most lawns at some point. It can look unsightly, make it look uneven and feel spongy under foot. There a numerous reasons for it and just as many ways to combat it. Moss is an indicator of poor growing conditions for the grass, […]
So far I have been lucky and Corona virus has had minimal impact on my business. I am hoping that as I can regularly go a whole day without speaking to anyone, then I can get away with working for a bit longer than most. Apart from my co-worker, I have no need to have […]
Hydrangea may be considered a little old fashioned, but they are making a comeback. They provide long lasting colour into late summer and are fairly easy to grow. They come in two main types, Lacecaps and Mopheads. Lacecaps have a large flat flower while the Mophead’s flowers are in more of a ball shape. Planting […]
I have wanted to establish a wildflower meadow on one of my sites for a long time. I have now found a site that I think will work well. It is a block of flats that has 2 large lawns right next to the buildings and then one smaller lawn, about 100 m² that is […]
Camellias are very popular for good reason, they are easy to grow, evergreen, and they have large flowers at a time when not much else is happening in the garden. Planting There are a few different types of camellia available so make sure you check the species that you are planting. However, as a general […]
Moss and algae will grow on most hard surfaces in your garden, usually they will not be a problem and can be a vital part of the gardens ecosystem. They can become a problem when they form on pathways, drives and patios as they can be a slip hazard and look unsightly. Any hard surface […]