25 Questions to ask your landscaper

how to hire a contractor

If you are considering hiring a professional landscape gardener, you may find some of these tips and questions helpful. Before reaching out, consider creating a list of your wants and needs. Decide on a budget, determine your priorities and If you’re trying to save money, consider which parts of the process you will need outside […]

Tips for growing healthy, beautiful roses: Plenty of sun

Rose gardening in kent beautiful sunlit roses

When deciding where to plant your roses, keep the sun in mind. Roses do best in plenty of direct sunlight, at least 5 to 6 hours a day, if possible. The sun in the morning is the most important because it helps prevent diseases by drying the leaves of your roses. If your roses are […]

How do you know when a job is well done?

When the client is almost in tears because they are so happy with the job you have done for them; you know it’s a job well done, and a bank holiday to enjoy it as well! On time, on budget and onto the next one on Tuesday! ??? Enjoy the last long weekend everyone, I […]

UK gardeners urged to bring back the garden pond as the best way to help wildlife

The Wild About Gardens challenge encourages people to build their own pond The Wildlife Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society have joined forces to urge people across the UK to bring back the garden pond as the feature that can make the biggest difference to saving wildlife. As part of their annual Wild About Gardens campaign, it […]

Getting your garden ready for spring

spring gardening tips

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.

Before and after lawn Grey sandstone with Marshalls Tegula blocks

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.