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  Below is a list of seasonal maintenance tasks that will ensure your lawn stays looking in tip-top condition all year round.  

Spring

  • Rake to remove thatch and moss. Do not rake too vigorously as it may damaRead More..

There is now a wide range of block paving available on the market from various manufacturers such as Marshalls, Brett and Bradstone. It can now be quite a difficult task in choosing the correct type of block paving that suitRead More..

There are many causes of plant damage and not just those caused by pests or disease. Sometimes it can be due to natural causes such as wind or frost and other times it may be that your plants are being incorrectly fed or watered. In this article we are going to explore a few different causes of plant and tree damage in your garden.  

Over/Under-Watering

  One of the most common causes of damage to plant pots is either by under or over watering. It can be difficult to diagnosRead More..

Even the smallest of spaces can include a self-contained feature to bring water into the garden and extend the range of plants grown. However, water features can sometimes be difficult to maintain. When planning a garden water feature, the following factors should be considered:  

Location

Site a pond in a sheltered, sunny spot well away from deciduous tress whose fallen leaves will pollute the water in autumn. Usually informal ponds are best located in depressions or low points, Read More..

Before looking to add new plants to your garden it is recommended to clear the ground properly to prevent existing weeds from dominating the new plantation. Here are few tips to ensure a thorough job is carried out   • WRead More..

If you are looking to invest a few thousand pounds on your property in the form of a new driveway or patio, it can be difficult to find a credible firm in an industry notorious for rogue traders. Below are a few tell tales signs:  

Not providing a written quote

  Verbal quotes are worthless as you cannot prove whether a builder agreed to a price or not. Unscrupulous contractors may give a price verbally, which will sound like a good deal and then when the work is complete, iRead More..

  To create a prize winning lawn you have to go above and beyond the basic maintenance tasks.   The first job is to slash the lawn to aerate it and loosen up the soil that has beRead More..

  There are many different garden styles to choose from and some will suit the size and shape of your garden better than others.  Here are some of most common styles of garden that we design and build for our clients, along with their main characteristics.    

Formal

 

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The ideal time to plant a tree is during the autumn. This is because the soil will still contain some warmth, the new tree’s foliage will have dropped and its wood ripened. This means that it will be better able to heal the wounds created by root pruning and take root in its new place before winter sets in. The shorter the time between lifting it from its old place and replanting it, the better. Spring planting is more usual in heavy soils and cold situations.   A properly planted and cRead More..

  Peat contains humus-forming substances, and is partly pure humus formed in peat bogs where it lays compressed, away from the air, storing up all its beneficial qualities. For garden use, peat is subjected to various processes of preparation and is sRead More..