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Snowdrops. Did you know?

The fruits of our labour are all around us at the moment as the tiny snowdrops bulbs we planted last autumn are now appearing. They give you a serious ‘bang’ for your ‘bucks‘ and look amazing naturalised with anemones and crocus bulbs.

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February Gardening Tips

It is easy to think of February as a good month to leave the garden to itself and stay out of the rain, but this time of year is so important. If you have ever looked over your garden in midsummer with a critical eye, it is hard not to see jobs you should have done in the ‘off season. That shrub that was planted too close to its neighbour, a clashing colour combination or a wall or edging strip in sore need of replacement. In the summer there is usually just too much to do to take on any remedial work, and the plants will not thank you for being moved whilst in growth.

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Wrapping up for Christmas !

It is now winter proper, but only just. So far, I have only had two meaningful frosts and the temperature has only recently persisted in single figures.

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The importance of owning your garden design.

We would suggest the garden master plan is an invaluable document in order to create a garden with a clear structure, which is beautifully planted to deliver lasting quality in your outdoor space for the whole family to enjoy.

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Remembrance

Today is Armistice Day. It is the day that marks the end of the First World War and getting close to 11 am and a silence that sweeps Europe

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Keep your garden fit during the cold season

We are saying goodbye to the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness and hello to a potential winter chill.

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The perfect entertainment space

Lazing in the garden with friends and family is an important ritual not to be missed out on during the long, and hopefully hot, days this summer.

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Autumn glory

It’s now mid-October and even though the days are very noticeably drawing in, the weather is proving stubbornly mild. There is life left in Dahlias, Asters and Cannas and the Maples and Liquidambers are putting on a great show of fiery autumn colour.

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“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Cicero

Tony Richards, managing director of Graduate Landscapes muses on Latin, gardens and his mother in law …

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Edibles Plants. The beginning of a journey.

This is the first of what hopefully will be an ongoing series of roughly monthly blog posts detailing the adventures of a gardener on the Surrey/Hampshire border.

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