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February Gardening Tips

February Gardening Tips

Keep an eye on Trees and Fences during ‘annual’ high winds – call us if you need help with a fence repair… Prune trees Prune Wisteria Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering Prune hardy evergreen hedges, and...

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January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips – Dig over any beds / vacant plots that have not been dug already – Repair and re-shape lawn edges – Prune trees – Plan your vegetable crop rotations for the coming season – Keep putting food...

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

GP Garden Services are now closed for our Christmas break until Monday 6th January 2020 when our office will re-open at 10am. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope you all enjoy the holidays as much as we...

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December Gardening Tips

December Gardening Tips

-Prevent ponds and outside water pipes from freezing -Prune apples and pears, acers, birches and vines -Deciduous trees and shrubs can still be planted and transplanted -Firm the ground around plants lifted by frost -Dig over ground reserved for...

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Remembrance

Remembrance

A weekend of Remembrance for us all….. Tomorrow is Armistice Day where we will down tools and join in the 2 minutes silence #twominutesilence #lestweforget #remembrancesunday #poppyday #royalbritishlegion...

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Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Day!

Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Day!

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 Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot. We...

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November Gardening Tips…

November Gardening Tips…

– Clear up fallen leaves – especially from lawns, ponds and beds – Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent water logging – Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year – Prune roses to prevent wind-rock –...

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October Gardening Tips

October Gardening Tips

October 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 &...

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September Gardening Tips…..

September 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 / grey water if possible – Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that...

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How is your fence looking?

How is your fence looking?

Having to replace a garden fence can be costly so it’s best to look after the one you have if it is in sound condition. Most fencing, when new, comes already treated but it’ s wise to keep that topped up throughout the years as there...

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