Gardening News & Features

From planting guides and garden trends to practical maintenance tips and landscaping inspiration, our articles provide useful insights for gardeners of all levels.

Discover helpful advice on caring for trees, hedges, plants and wildlife-friendly gardens, along with ideas to enhance your landscape throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a new garden design, looking for seasonal inspiration or simply want to keep your garden healthy and thriving, explore our latest gardening features and updates.

How To Plant A Tree

How To Plant A Tree

We offer our planting services throughout the UK, where our highly trained tree and hedge installers ensure successful establishment of all our trees and hedges.

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Vertical Mulching Mature Trees

Vertical Mulching Mature Trees

It’s important to keep the soil around the root system of mature trees free from traffic, caused by pedestrians and machines.

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The Best Plants For Shaded Areas

The Best Plants For Shaded Areas

Discover the best plants for shaded areas, from colourful flowers to attractive shrubs and foliage plants that thrive in low-light garden conditions.

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Prairie Planting

Prairie Planting

Discover prairie planting and how to create a naturalistic garden using ornamental grasses, flowering perennials and wildlife-friendly plants.

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Scarifying A Lawn

Scarifying A Lawn

Scarifying your lawn is an important part of regular lawn care, helping to remove the build-up of thatch, moss and dead grass that can prevent healthy growth.

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Benefits Of Natural Stone Paving

Benefits Of Natural Stone Paving

Natural stone paving is a popular choice for creating beautiful, durable and timeless outdoor spaces.

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Lawn Care & Maintenance

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Keep your lawn looking healthy and beautiful with expert lawn care and maintenance advice, including mowing, feeding, watering, aeration and scarifying.

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Soil Types Explained

Soil Types Explained

Learn about different soil types, including clay, sandy, loamy and chalky soils, and discover how to improve your soil for healthier plants and gardens.

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A Guide to Turfs & Topsoils

A Guide to Turfs & Topsoils

Discover how to choose the right turf and topsoil for your garden, including preparation, soil quality, laying turf and creating a healthy new lawn.

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Trees for Small Gardens

Trees for Small Gardens

With the right tree in the right place, you can create an attractive focal point while making the most of your outdoor space.

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Weed Control Information Guide

Weed Control Information Guide

Read our comprehensive guide to weed control and discover effective ways to keep your garden healthy, tidy and weed-free.

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Native Mixed Hedges

Native Mixed Hedges

Our native hedging plants provide food and protection to a hidden world of creatures and wildlife and when planted as a creative mixture, produce an outstandingly beautiful hedge.

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