Garden Design Near Bicester Bicester is one of the towns in Oxfordshire that has seen a large expansion of new homes over the last ten years. The gardens are mostly left as a blank canvas, as was the case in this new build garden, in the lovely little village of Ambrosden. Where to begin with a blank canvas? Our clients … Read More
More Maintenance Jobs for your Garden in July
Harvesting continues in the vegetable garden. Onions and shallots should be ready this month. Before you do this, bend over the tops to prevent seeding and to allow for maximum sunlight. After lifting, spread out under cover and dry completely before putting into store. Prune wisterias by cutting back the whippy growths made during the summer, so they are within … Read More
Sheena’s Plant of the Month – Solanum Crispum ‘Glasnevin’
Solanum Crispum ‘Glasnevin’ is a very vigorous evergreen or semi-evergreen scrambling shrub or climber. It has won a Royal Horticultural Society award of merit for its reliability. When choosing plants in garden centres, look out for the RHS logo if you’re not sure which variety is best, as it indicates that the plant is recommended by the RHS. Their awards … Read More
Maintenance Jobs for the July Garden
Midsummer, and the garden is awash with colour. There is always plenty of work to be done, but make the most of the long summer evenings, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours earlier in the year. At this time of year, gardens are not only full of colour but the scent of flowers, such as roses and sweet … Read More