Expert Winter Pruning Tips for Better Spring Blooms in Bristol Wisteria Is a beautiful climber January might feel like a quiet month in the garden, but for wisteria , it’s one of the most important times of the year . Correct winter care – especially January pruning  – sets your plant up for strong growth, healthier structure, and spectacular spring flowers . At Melanie Kerr Garden Services , our female-led gardening team  supports homeowners across East Bristol, South Bristo

January is the perfect time to give your fruit trees  the attention they need for a healthy, productive year ahead. At Melanie Kerr Garden Services , we offer expert fruit tree pruning and winter garden care across Bristol , helping your trees thrive and produce abundant crops when spring and summer arrive. Why Prune Fruit Trees in Winter? Winter pruning (especially in January ) is essential for shaping your trees, removing dead or diseased wood, and encouraging strong new gr

Is your garden in need of a good tidy after the busy hot summer or our dry autumn season? Whether it’s overgrown shrubs, fallen leaves, or borders that need attention, Melanie Kerr Garden Services  offers professional one-off garden tidy-ups across Bristol  to get your outdoor space looking beautiful & ready for 2026. Why Book a January Garden Tidy-Up? January is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the year ahead. A thorough winter tidy makes spring gardening easier a

As the garden winds down for winter, it’s the perfect time to turn your attention to your roses. After a long, hot summer, many roses — especially climbers and those on arches — have put on a huge amount of growth. Left unchecked, they can become tangled, unruly, and more susceptible to disease. That’s where winter pruning  comes in. Pruning your roses in winter isn’t just about neatness; it’s about setting the stage for a healthier, more beautiful display in the coming seaso

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Melanie Kerr Garden Services has grown. We now have a team of four! Meet the team! Ana Ana joined the team in June 2024 and uses her...

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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...

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...

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...

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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Experience the joy of creating a sustainable Christmas wreath with Melanie.  We use locally grown plants, flowers & shrubs, hand picked...

Embrace the new season with our Spring Living Wreath Workshop—a relaxed and creative session celebrating the arrival of spring. During...