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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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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-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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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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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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– 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 – 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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It’s harvest day and we are at Forty Hall Vineyard giving a helping hand during today’s picking?? #FHV
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– 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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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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Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to ensure continuous flowering. Check to see if the soil in your containers and hanging baskets is damp, if not water accordingly. Regularly check water levels in your pond and water...
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The recently opened display area at @Thompsons of Crews Hill Ltd (EN2 9DP) is open 7 days a week for you to pop in and get inspired. It showcases landscaping ideas, paving, contemporary screening and some planting; it’s the ideal place to...
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