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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
4 days ago1 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 252 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 42 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 231 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 23 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 251 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 42 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 211 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 142 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 122 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 263 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 292 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 151 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 173 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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melaniekerr
Mar 272 min read
Ground Elder - How to tackle it organically
What is it? Ground elder, also known as Aegopodium podagraria, is a rapidly growing perennial plant that spreads quickly to create a...
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melaniekerr
Mar 23 min read
TASK Training Academy - Landscaping & Land based Courses
I was delighted to be asked to come to a open day at Task to learn about their industry and public land based courses. Led by Rupert...
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melaniekerr
Feb 273 min read
Essential Tips for Caring for Box Plants in Your Garden
Fungal Attack: Box (Buxus sempervirens) has been under attack from foreign pests and diseases. Box blight, which arrived a few years ago,...
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melaniekerr
Feb 132 min read
Our Top Tips for Successful Spring Garden
Job to do in the Garden 1. If you don't have acidic soil, ericaceous shrubs, such as rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and pieris will...
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melaniekerr
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Protect Yourself Whilst Gardening: Our Must-Have PPE Recommendations
We're going to start with the gardening PPE that we use to make sure our Bristol gardens keep us out of a&e! So lets start with hands, as...
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