The Top 10 Summer Flowers

Are you wanting to brighten up your garden this Summer but cannot decide what to plant? Take a look at our guide for the top 10 Summer flowers:    1. Begonias These bushy perennials come in different colours such as white, pink, and red and normally bloom from June through to October. 2. Sunflower As … Continue reading “The Top 10 Summer Flowers”

How to pet-proof your garden in three simple steps

As Summer arrives, you are more likely to be spending a great deal of time outside in the garden with your pets. This makes it all the more important to ensure that you pet-proof your garden, for your furry friends. Check out our top tips for making your garden pet-friendly below. Get rid of toxic … Continue reading “How to pet-proof your garden in three simple steps”

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How to bring the beach to your garden this summer.

While there is yet to be a final announcement, the current public health situation means that it may prove harder than ever to have a seaside holiday this year. However, by transforming your garden, you may be able to bring a small piece of the beach to your home, instead. How to bring the beach … Continue reading “How to bring the beach to your garden this summer.”

How to tell if your tree is still alive

Dead or Dormant? How to check the health of your trees.

It is important to always check the health of your trees. Brown leaves, brittle branches, failing to produce fruit and wounds in the trunk are just a few of the signs that your tree may be suffering in silence. More extreme issues can include but are not limited to; a smell of rotten wood and … Continue reading “Dead or Dormant? How to check the health of your trees.”

Invest In Your Garden

Invest In Your Garden & Forget About Your Cancelled Holiday!

It’s time to invest in your garden! This past year has been difficult for most people. We have been unable to see our family and friends and have missed out on spending many special occasions together. Travel has also been significantly restricted, resulting in most holidays being cancelled or rearranged. However, that is all starting … Continue reading “Invest In Your Garden & Forget About Your Cancelled Holiday!”

Easy to maintain flowering plants

Three Easy To Maintain Flowering Plants For Your Garden.

When we think of an English country garden, we normally imagine a garden that is bursting with colour. Sadly, many of us do not have the time to ensure that what we plant grows and thrives. Here are three easy to maintain flowering plants, which will bring colour to your garden this summer! Zinnias Zinnias … Continue reading “Three Easy To Maintain Flowering Plants For Your Garden.”

Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them – Part 2

Following on from our first article in the series, Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them, and as we continue to experience slightly warmer weather, weeds will be springing up in the garden and need to be dealt with. To try and help you with this task, please see below for a description … Continue reading “Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them – Part 2”

Get your garden ready for guests

Get Your Garden Ready For Guests

Now that we are finally allowed to have our friends and families back in our gardens, it may highlight whether our gardens are fit for guests! As we have been in lockdown for so long, we have not had to entertain, so here are a few ideas to get your garden ready for visitors: Have … Continue reading “Get Your Garden Ready For Guests”

Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?

Is Your Garden Ready For Spring?

We are fast approaching Spring, and we are so excited! It is not long until we are able to have our friends and family back in our gardens, so, is your garden ready for Spring? Here are some of our top tips for this time of year. Clean out your gutters: Guttering can become blocked … Continue reading “Is Your Garden Ready For Spring?”

The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers!

The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers! Two of our amazing Landscape Designers, Rebecca and Sam, have been featured on this week’s episode of the Planterra Business Show! As we all know, it is not long until restrictions start to lift and we can start to spend time in our gardens with our family … Continue reading “The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers!”