Our regular garden maintenance schedules are well and truly up and running. With all the recent rain and now warmth and sunshine, gardens are bursting into life…..if you would like some regular help with the upkeep of your garden, please...
Read moreJune Gardening Tips
JUNE Gardening Tips: -Put summer hanging baskets and containers outside -Cut lawns regularly -Dig borders regularly to keep down weeds… -Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes -Plant out summer bedding -Stake tall or floppy plants -Prune...
Read moreSummer Fair Time!
Having a lovely sunny and busy time at the St Michaels School summer fayre today. Free planting for the kids and gardening advise for the adults! ? #schoolfairs #gardeningforkids #community #gpgardenservices
Read moreJuly Gardening Tips…
Please be aware of water usage with this weather we are experiencing – re-use bath water and sink water where possible….
Read moreAugust Gardening Tips
– Prune Wisteria – Deadhead flowering plants regularly – Watering! Particularly containers, new plants – preferably with stored rainwater, old sink/bath water etc – Collect seed from favourite plants – Lift...
Read moreSeptember Gardening Tips….
Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain water if possible Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn...
Read moreLocal School Project
Our latest schools project at George Spicer Primary School; During the summer break we transformed an overgrown and unused area into a tranquil outdoor learning space for the children and teachers: – #Qdeck composite decking – Raised...
Read moreHarvest Time – Local Wine
See our story of the grape harvest at Forty Hall Vineyard, as shown on TV this week…
Read moreOctober Gardening Tips
Clear up fallen autumn leaves regularly and compost them Cut back perennials that have died down Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into the greenhouse Harvest apples, pears & grapes Prune climbing roses Order seeds for next year...
Read moreHappy Halloween……….!
Wishing you lots of scary fun this Halloween…. If there are no decorations or lit pumpkins, do not knock, move on to the next decorated house. Many people such as the elderly or those with autism don’t enjoy Halloween as they find it...
Read moreNovember Gardening Tips
– Clear up fallen leaves – especially from lawns, ponds and beds – Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging – Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year – Prune roses to prevent wind-rock –...
Read moreGuy Fawkes Day
Happy Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire Night! Most of the firework shows and parties seemed to go off with a bang over the weekend! However, for those having fireworks or a bonfire tonight; enjoy but stay safe and warm
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