1. Look at how big your tree will grow, and how fast it’ll get there. Some trees grow quickly, some slowly, but it will only become a problem if your tree will grow too big for your garden – one of the best small trees is a multi-stemmed Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis). 2. Look at …
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Now is the time to get some new plants in the ground to improve your garden’s winter colour. Year-round interest is the magic goal for wonderful gardens, so bag some of these beauties for something to look at from the kitchen window!Would you believe that I started off this list thinking that I’d have maybe …
There’s been a lot of talk on the Internet about whether to have a lawn. It’s an ecological desert, it takes a lot of fertilisers and effort to keep it looking pristine. There are lots of seemingly logical arguments against having a lawn. And I understand all of those arguments – I don’t actually agree …
If the new school year has started you thinking about a garden without children in it –even if you’re not quite there yet, read on for some tips and ideas about how to reclaim your precious outdoor space –just for you (and maybe the occasional grandchild –eventually). 1. Reduce the lawn size -mowing the lawn …
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Acer palmatum ‘Aureum’ Acers (Japanese Maples) come in all shapes and sizes. The word ‘palmatum’ means ‘five leaves’ – like the palm of a hand. Some cultivars have very finely ‘cut’ leaves, and they will be more prone to scorching and drying out in the wind. Always place your Acer in a partly shady spot …
Sunny Garden Before Building work was completed but the garden was left unfortunately unusable. Overall Design Concept Concept render of the stepping stones gave way to a larger lawn in the final design. Looking across the garden from the left hand sideThe design incorporated a lawn with planting, and two separate seating areas – this …
Stream Garden Before A lovely open, sunny country garden, but not suitable for the client’s needs Overall Design Concept Retain the central lawn, but add in paths, views, focal points, and features of interest. Create a stunning showpiece garden with exuberant, contemporary planting where the clients could entertain family and friends and enjoy all year …
At this time of year, if you’ve got a raised bed in your garden for growing vegetables, chances are you follow a “no dig” method of gardening, in which case it’s time to add your new organic layer to bed in before you plant your spring veg. There’s no better way to do this than …
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You bought the wrong plant for your soil, aspect, moisture level, or pH level – here’s how to know soil comes in three broad types – clay, silt and sand. Clay can be identified by how ‘claggy’ the soil is – does it turn into a quagmire in the rain, and hard as rock in …
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As Autumn sets in and the trees begin to turn from green to brown and drop their seeds in many different forms, the flower beds are changing too. It might be tempting to clear all the dead clutter and dig over afresh, but STOP. There’s huge value in waiting; and a large part of that …
