How to Improve Soil Drainage

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It all starts with the soil! Here’s how to improve soil drainage If you want an abundant garden jammed with healthy plants you have to have good drainage. Most  plants will not flourish in heavy, waterlogged soil so the essential ingredient to a good garden is to improve soil drainage. Getting it right is a […]

Companion Planting

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What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is a great way to attract the right pollinators whilst keeping enemies at bay. The purpose of companion planting is to keep a natural balance in your garden, saving time and money by grouping plants together which complement each other. Although the idea has become more prevalent recently it […]

How To Help Honey Bees – In The Garden

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10 ways a gardener can help honey bees. All over the world honey bees are facing problems of survival, the reason for which are numerous but sadly usually related to human activity. We’ve put together some ideas on how to help honey bees in the garden here: The native, dark European Honey Bee – Apis […]

Sustainable Garden Ideas

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Creating a sustainable garden Ironically, although we create green spaces in the landscaping industry, it takes effort and motivation to create a truly sustainable garden. Over the last ten years, I’ve witnessed an increasing demand from clients to create a sustainable garden and gleaned a few ideas along the way. If you’re interested in having […]