Summer Watering Guide
Knowing how often to water your plants in the summer (or at all!) can feel like a mystery. The first few weeks after planting are critical to ensure your plants have the best chance at survival. While there is no one-size-fits-all guideline for watering during the warmer months (November to March), the following guide provides […]
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Balcony Garden?
This is a great question and one that we get asked often! A well-designed balcony garden can add another room to your home, not to mention do wonders for well-being. It’s a valuable investment, but there’s more to it than just buying a few pots. And many of the costs are underestimated, especially soil and […]
A Selection of Our Favourite Plants for Shady Spaces
We’ve all seen those tricky shady spots in the garden; the south side of a house or fence, underneath a tall tree, in the shade of a pergola. The shady areas that often leave us a little perplexed as to what to plant. Our garden centers are often full of showy plants that love the […]
Our Favourite Privacy Trees For Small Gardens
When it comes to creating a private sanctuary in your small garden, choosing the right trees is essential. The ideal privacy trees should provide dense foliage, year-round coverage, and be easy to maintain. Here are some of our top picks for small gardens that offer both beauty and practicality. 1. Largo Holly (Ilex largo) Why […]
There’s No Such Thing as a No-Maintenance Garden (Sorry!)
Hands up who has experienced garden maintenance fatigue? When the excitement of a new garden has worn off, the plants are looking a little unruly and the upkeep required has become more of a chore than a pleasure?? The reality is, while we can create a low-maintenance small garden, there is no such thing as […]
Small Garden Design: Enhance Property Value with Landscape Design.
The exterior of your home is the first thing people see, which plays a significant role in shaping their initial impressions. A well-designed and maintained landscape enhances your property’s curb appeal and can substantially increase its value.
Irrigation for Small Gardens – Maximising Growth and Protecting Your Investment.
Your garden is an investment of time and money, and the irrigation system protects that investment and ensures the best outcome. Here are our recommendations.
Balcony Garden Tips: Selecting Pots & Plants to Match
Selecting the right pot and placing it in the right spot may be the first stage of success in container gardening, but selecting the right plants and looking after them is a make-or-break situation.
Balcony Garden Tips: How To Select Pots and Plants and Look After them.
Plants in pots are a fantastic way to bring greenery into your space, especially when space is tight, ground soil is limited, has bad structure, or there is no existing soil at all!
How to Start a Balcony Garden – Our Top Tips.
With a bit of research and planning, anyone can create their own balcony garden oasis.