Top Ten Attractions at Kew Gardens
Here’s a great video from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is in Richmond on the outskirts of London, and is one of the most amazing gardens in the world. It has an extraordinary diversity of plants, over 14,000 trees and it is all set within a vast and beautiful landscape […]
Getting your garden ready for spring
Getting your garden ready for spring One of the most joyous times of year is during the first days of spring when you can watch your garden come to life. Fragrance is bursting forth from beautifully coloured beds and the chirping of happy little birds and lush greenery are all around you. A springtime garden […]
Recent project video of before and after photos.
Here’s a video with some before and after photos of a project we just completed using grey sandstone with Marshalls Tegula blocks. LEt us know if you’d like something similar for your home.
How to make bird seed cakes video from the RHS.
Interested in making your own bird seed cakes? The RHS shows you how in this quick video. Not only a fun craft for the whole family but a great way to feed the birds this winter.
How to protect plants from frost and what to do if they’re damaged.
A winter frost can be such a beautiful thing. White and sparkling like little diamonds. It can also be deadly for your plants. When plants freeze, the water in the cells expand causing the cell walls to break. Since the cells of the plant carry the nutrient rich sap the plants require to live, the […]
Which is better for plants, chipped mulch or shredded mulch?
Neither. Don’t use chipped mulch OR shredded mulch. Both of those will rob the precious nitrogen from the ground that your plants need. Nitrogen is vital for healthy plants because it’s a major component of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the compound by which plants convert sunlight into sugars from water and carbon dioxide. Nitrogen is also […]
The Beauty of Kent.
I found this interesting article from VisitKent.co.uk that I’d like to share, about the beauty of Kent. In Kent, spectacular scenery invites great escapes. Make sure you get out and about to explore some of the county’s special landscapes. A third of Kent is covered by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the 878 sq […]
So what do professional gardeners do in the winter months?
“So what do professional gardeners do in the winter months?“ It’s a question I get asked all the time. A lot of people assume there’s not a lot that can be done in the garden during the winter, however this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact I have a little saying “what you […]
12 Festive Alternatives to Poinsettias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09CdEwiHILQ CHRISTMAS CACTUS HOLLY PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID AZALEAS GUZMANIAS NEOREGELIAS KALANCHOES BEGONIAS HYDRANGEAS AMARYLLIS PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS
Do I need to clean my pruning shears? How Do I prevent rust and bacteria from developing on my secateurs?
Do I need to clean my pruning shears? How do I prevent rust and bacteria from developing on my secateurs? From cutting away branches and pruning shrubs to gently snipping a beautiful flower to display in a vase, your shears can be one of the most important tools in your garden. The one thing you […]