Preparing your flower borders for a beautiful summer display

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If your flower borders have ‘bare patches’ now is a good time to sow hardy annuals outdoors. Examples are love-in-a-mist, nasturtium sunflowers, calendula, poppy, love-in-a-mist, larkspur, poached egg flowers, lavatera, alyssum, cornflower, night scented stock, and climbers like nasturtium and scented sweet pea. As a company that offers garden design Gloucestershire, we understand that there are lots to choose from and it’s […]

Bluebell Walks in the Local Area

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Since bluebells are my absolute favourite, I thought I’d highlight some of the bluebell walks in the local area and share some of the breath taking blue carpets. You might have noticed that bluebells are starting to emerge, they will fully bloom towards the end of April leading into the start of May. When you […]

Gardening by the Moon

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Gardening by the Moon In the age-old practice of gardening, there’s a mystical and fascinating method of gardening by the moon. This ancient method, deeply rooted in folklore and agricultural traditions, suggests that the phases of the moon can significantly influence plant growth. The moon affects the tides so some gardeners believe that it can […]

Water Saving Tips for the Garden

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Top Water Saving Tips for the Garden this Summer Traditional English gardens require a lot of water. Conserving it in beds and borders is becoming more of a priority to many of us, especially after the long hot summer we had last year. It just shows that we can’t always count on rain from heaven […]

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

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Our RHS Malvern Spring Festival Show Garden Nature’s recovery is at the heart of the Wilder Spaces Show Garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2023. ‘Wilder Spaces’ is sponsored by The Wildlife Trusts, led by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and its ecological consultancy Future Nature WTC. After our success at the […]

Bee Friendly Garden Design

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A Natural Bee Friendly Garden Design A bee friendly garden design is not hard to create. According to the national wildlife trust, nature is in crisis. However, if you have a garden, there is much you can do to help the plight of bees. Private gardens cover an area bigger than all of Britain’s nature […]

Wildlife Garden Design Ideas

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Wildlife Garden Design Ideas for the UK It’s easy to forget how important our gardens are to the country’s overall green space. In fact, private gardens cover more ground than all of Britain’s nature reserves combined! That means they play a vital role in supporting biodiversity – and we can all do our bit to […]

How to Attract Bumblebees in the Garden

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How to Attract (And Keep) Bumblebees in the Garden Spring is a great time to begin to learn how to attract bumblebees in the garden. Bumblebees are incredible pollinators and can help your plants grow healthy and vibrant flowers. Attracting and keeping bumblebee populations in your garden requires some effort on your part, but it’s […]

Garden Design Ideas – Inside Out

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How to design a garden with good views When looking for inspiration and gathering garden design ideas, consider the view from the window. It may sound obvious but a garden is there to be enjoyed all year round and we mostly look out at the garden from the house. Even dishwashing can be appealing while […]

How to Save Money on Gardening

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How can I make my garden look nice with no money? Here are ten ideas on how to save money on Gardening and create a gorgeous garden. Traditional gardeners are a thrifty bunch and have an arsenal of practical ways you can use to save money on gardening. 1. How can I save money on […]