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Your Garden in December: Creating a Winter Wonderland

Create a captivating winter wonderland in your garden with our December gardening guide. Discover essential tips for pruning dormant plants, maintaining your lawn, and caring for your ponds during this serene season. Learn how to use tools like The Gark garden lawn rake and electric blowers to keep your lawn debris-free. Explore the importance of covering ponds with netting and removing filters and pumps to protect them from freezing temperatures. Don’t forget to provide bird food to attract winter birds and enjoy their presence in your garden. Embrace the beauty of winter and nurture your outdoor space with our expert advice.

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Essential November tasks blog is to help you get your garden ready for the months ahead. The image shows a garden covered with an autumnal frost. There are trees without leaves and this is a key month for those essential garden tasks like collecting in your fallen leaves.
Garden Maintenance
Kristian Hickson-Booth

November Tasks To Getting Your Garden Winter-Ready

Discover essential November tasks to prepare your garden for winter and ensure a vibrant outdoor space all season long. From insulating outdoor containers and protecting plants to maintaining your lawn and greenhouse, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Learn expert tips on raising pots, attracting birds, pruning roses, storing tubers, and more. With practical advice and insights, you’ll navigate the transition from autumn to winter with confidence. Don’t miss out on creating a resilient and thriving garden during the colder months. Dive into our conversational blog and get ready to embrace the beauty of the changing seasons in your own backyard.

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Our October garden guide is sharing tasks that can be carried out this month. The images shows the evening sun bursting through a perennial flower border
Garden Maintenance
Kristian Hickson-Booth

October Garden Guide: Nurture your garden for a vibrant spring

Get ready to transform your garden into a vibrant spring paradise with our essential October gardening tasks. From sowing seeds and dividing perennials to planting bulbs and nurturing lawns, our informative blog provides valuable insights and expert tips for gardeners of all levels. Discover how to propagate sweet peas, care for ponds, and more. Unleash your green thumb and create a breath taking garden. Don’t miss out on the secrets to a flourishing garden next spring—click here to read the full blog and get inspired! Happy gardening!

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Our October garden guide can help you Choose the correct seed mix for your lawn is important. The image shows a close up of fresh, lush grass blades.
Garden Maintenance
Kristian Hickson-Booth

Lawn Care for October: The Garden Guide:

Explore comprehensive October lawn care tips, from sowing grass seed to effective maintenance and essential treatments. Learn how to strengthen roots, prevent weed growth, and address compaction issues. Discover the benefits of scarification and the convenience of DIY methods.

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Why a garden consultation is essential to create your dream garden. This image shows Kristian receiving an Neighbourhood Award for the work she did at the Severn Hospice gardens in Shrewsbury.
Gardening For Beginners
Kristian Hickson-Booth

Why a Garden Consultation is Essential

Are you tired of looking at your lacklustre garden and dreaming of a lush oasis that you can enjoy? Do you want to create an outdoor space that not only looks stunning but also functions correctly? If you answered yes, then a garden consultation is the perfect solution for you! In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of a garden consultation and how it can help you achieve your dream garden. From identifying a clear direction to offering sound advice and empowering you to move forward with confidence, a garden consultation is an essential first step towards creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space. So why not take the first step towards your dream garden and read on?

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