This month sees the launch of an exciting new initiative – the Chelsea Fringe, a new festival of flowers, gardens and gardening across London. Taking place from 19 May to 10 June, Chelsea Fringe is completely independent of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and promises to be a real treat of creativity and passion. With an anything goes […]
Spring is a great time to watch your garden burst into life after its winter dormancy. But it’s also the time when weeds seem to appear from nowhere overnight and can quickly overwhelm your plants. As well as spoiling the aesthetics of your garden, weeds compete for water, nutrients and light so are best removed. Even gardens designed to be low maintenance […]
The current drought conditions and resultant hosepipe ban, due to take effect from 5 April in London and the south east, highlight the need for water conservation and sustainable gardening practices. It’s an area I always like to touch on when discussing a customers requirements for their new garden. Probably the best measure any garden owner can […]
Any gardener will tell you that successful gardening always starts with the soil. Look after your soil and you’ll be able to grow a far greater range of plants. Ideally what you need is a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive loam. But chances are your soil will be anything but that. In my neck of the woods here in […]
Whilst a typical January may not entice you out into the garden, the relatively mild winter we’ve had so far means there’s lots to be getting on with. January is a great time to take stock of the garden and plan any changes. Evergreen shrubs come into their own at this time of year, providing structure, colour and habitats […]
