Many thousands of dollars are paid out yearly for gardens to be maintained, but what should garden maintenance actually cover?
People with contracts for garden maintenance usually have more visits in...
What’s in your Christmas stocking?
So, it’s that time of year again. Presents, I like to think, are personal, but when it comes to the garden, function and practicality are more appreciated.
Below, so...
While wandering about the country lanes and by-ways on vacation in the UK, I couldn’t help but observe the many gardens and landscapes.
Especially in the southeast of England drought had been a major ...
A thing of beauty is not always a joy when it is labour-intensive. A mistake often made in the initial stages of design is not giving enough consideration to aftercare or maintenance.
Poor maintenance...
Bermuda’s climate is unpredictable. Especially in the summer, rainfall is at the top of a list of things gardens need and with it comes new growth which can be rampant.
Correct pruning, rather than ha...
Plants are part of our being, but we take them for granted.
They enhance their locations, be they in our offices or homes, they line our roads and generally create areas of peace and quiet.
They assi...
What is your garden worth to you? Do you really like your garden? Do you spend time admiring it, partaking in its maintenance needs and tweaking those areas in need of refurbishment or, simply, change...
As flowering plants are the lifeblood of the garden, careful consideration should be given to the choice of species and their relationship to neighbouring plants.
Variety, it is said, is the spice of...
May is usually the month that moves us from questionable weather to more settled conditions.
With this in mind, consider tackling the lawn with regard to weed control, verticutting, aerifying and fer...
From a fabulous February to a mad March — Mother Nature has once again proven her unpredictability, as can be seen from the many defoliated plants and burnt foliage.
Often when driving around the isla...
