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melaniekerr
Feb 32 min read
When and How to Prune Fruit Trees in Winter
Why Pruning Your Apple Tree in Winter is Essential Winter is the ideal time to prune your apple trees as it helps promote better quality...
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melaniekerr
Jan 141 min read
We're a Gardening Team!
Melanie Kerr Garden Services has expanded. We are now a team of 2! Ana Spedding has joined the team. She will be using her extensive...
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melaniekerr
Jan 132 min read
Our Top 5 Winter Plant Recommendations
Winter has well and truly arrived. There's a good chance that you are looking at your garden and wondering if it'll ever look good this...
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melaniekerr
Jan 61 min read
Winter Apple and Pear Tree Maintenance
fruit tree maintenance is essential in winter Winter is the ideal season to provide apple and pear trees with necessary care. This...
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melaniekerr
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Gardening Gift Cards
Exciting news! We've launched a range of gift cards where you can book either a Garden Design Consult or a Gardening Masterclass with...
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melaniekerr
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Sustainable Christmas Wreath Workshop
Experience the joy of creating a sustainable Christmas wreath with Melanie. We use locally grown plants, flowers & shrubs, hand picked...
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melaniekerr
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Living Spring Wreath Workshop
Embrace the new season with our Spring Living Wreath Workshop—a relaxed and creative session celebrating the arrival of spring. During...
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melaniekerr
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Our Top Picks for Winter Outdoor Clothing: Stay Warm and Comfortable Whilst Gardening
The UK does love to throw wet and cold weather our way - sometimes even in Summer, but I'm not moaning because we've got the kit to get...
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melaniekerr
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Autumn Gardening: Gardening Jobs to do this Season
The bright and colourful resplendent autumnal days are coming thick and fast now. Whilst the array of colours outside start to fade and...
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melaniekerr
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Did you know that some hedges date back hundreds of years?
Hedgerows' history intertwines with political changes, riots, and agricultural development. Despite fluctuations in popularity, they hold...
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melaniekerr
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Finding the Perfect Spot for Your Greenhouse
Are you a garden enthusiast looking to take your gardening game to the next level? A greenhouse might just be the perfect addition to...
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melaniekerr
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Organic Solution for Greenfly and Aphids
Spraying roses or any other plant that's being attached by greenfly and aphids is harmful to other wildlife and let's be honest, it can't...
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melaniekerr
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Looking for an evergreen, bee friendly, drought tolerant lawn?
Have you considered planting a clover lawn? Clover lawns not only enhance the visual appeal but also offer a sustainable substitute for...
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melaniekerr
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Top 5 Perennial Plants for Shade
Choosing plants for shade is a minefield depending on the levels of shade - check our post for deciding on what type of shade you have....
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melaniekerr
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Maximizing Your Garden's Potential: Understanding Planting by Aspect
Understanding the type of shade in your garden is crucial for selecting suitable plants. Determine whether you have dry shade or damp...
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melaniekerr
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Top 6 Alternatives to Traditional Box Hedging for Your Garden
Box (Buxus sempervirens) has been under attack from foreign pests and diseases. Box blight, which arrived a few years ago, has quickly...
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melaniekerr
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Resolving Garden Tree Disputes: Tips for Maintaining Peace with Neighbours
1 in 5 homeowners have been in a boundary dispute with their neighbour and the most common factor being overgrown trees and hedges that...
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melaniekerr
May 29, 20242 min read
How to look after your lawn this season
I guess there's one thing we love in Britain, and that's a good looking lawn and here's a handy post to help you achieve it! So many...
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melaniekerr
May 15, 20241 min read
Planting Plans... Where to start!
Do you have a blank canvas of a garden or simply need to revamp a section of your garden? Planting plans and designing a border from...
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melaniekerr
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Why Electric Gardening Tools are the Future: Saying Goodbye to Petrol-Powered Equipment
Exploring the Debate Surrounding Petrol-Powered Gardening Tools in the Wake of Environmental Concerns With environmental issues...
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