Gardening & Landscaping Insights

Landscaping

1 Jun 2021 · 4 min read

Dwarf Boxwood Shrubs – What to Know About Them

Have you ever seen those hedges and topiaries strategically arranged and painstakingly designed to make perfect landscapes? Such green bushes are undoubtedly a magnificent sight to behold. Here's all you need to know about Dwarf Boxwood Shrubs.

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Gardening

3 May 2021 · 4 min read

Hedge Cutting – Maintaining Your Cedar Hedge Throughout the Year

While cedars serve as a perfect hedgerow providing year-round colour, aesthetic interest and privacy, they require regular trimming, pruning and maintenance. The seasons can be a determining factor.

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Landscaping

19 Apr 2021 · 4 min read

Garden Landscape Design – The Importance of Berm for your Shrub Islands

Have you ever seen a garden with an elevated area in the middle of the lawn with a group of shrubs planted there? In the garden landscape design realm, a shrub island makes a great difference, and the berm serves to enliven and support the shrub.

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Landscaping

5 Apr 2021 · 5 min read

Hedge Cutting – 12 Ideas For Your Garden

The landscaping in your garden cannot be complete without showing the hedges some love. A fun, funky, or classic design can add an extra charm to a well-maintained residence.

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Landscaping

22 Mar 2021 · 4 min read

How to Create an Abstract Garden Landscape – Our Guide

If your dream garden involves natural lines, beautiful contrast and bright colours, an abstract garden landscape could be the answer. This style can suit just about any house, regardless of its design.

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Landscaping

22 Feb 2021 · 5 min read

4 Things to Remember to Keep Your Landscaping Budget In Check

It is usually recommended that 5-10% of a home's value should be spent on landscaping. Making sure you do so wisely can fetch you good returns in the future.

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Landscaping

8 Feb 2021 · 5 min read

Garden Design Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space

If your garden is looking a little bland, you may be thinking of sprucing it up in time for summer. Here you'll find some garden design ideas and tips that will transform your garden in no time.

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Gardening

24 Jan 2021 · 4 min read

Birds Nesting in Hedges – Here's Everything You Need to Know

Hedges don't just provide decoration and privacy to your garden — they also serve as a shelter to various kinds of wildlife. Here is everything you need to know about birds nesting in hedges.

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Gardening

8 Jan 2021 · 4 min read

3 Uses For Hedge Shears In Your Garden

Hedge shears are a gardener's best friend. Here is everything you need to know about these versatile tools and three ways you can use them in your garden.

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Landscaping

4 Dec 2020 · 4 min read

Landscaping With Garden Pavers – Improving Your Outside Space

Pavers can be used for design purposes as well as functional ones. They can create an intricate pattern on your landscape which can help improve the overall look of your exterior space.

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Landscaping

3 Dec 2020 · 5 min read

Landscaping Design Cheltenham – How to Get the Most out of Your Small Garden

As part of our landscape design services in Cheltenham, we are often tasked with optimising a small garden. Here are some landscaping design ideas to energise your small garden.

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Landscaping

9 Nov 2020 · 5 min read

Landscape Design Cheltenham – Our Guide on the Traditional Cottage Garden

As a landscape design company based in Cheltenham and the Cotswold area, we see a lot of cottage gardens — and we are regularly asked to create them. Here is everything you need to know.

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Gardening

28 Oct 2020 · 4 min read

Four Reasons to Prune Your Trees in Winter

The year is winding down. Even though your garden may not feel like a priority at the moment, there are many good reasons why you should be thinking about tree pruning this winter.

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Gardening

22 Oct 2020 · 5 min read

Winter Gardening: How to Help Your Garden Survive the Winter

The winter is not a great time for gardening. There are a number of things you can do to give your outside space a helping hand during bitter spells.

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Landscaping

22 Oct 2020 · 5 min read

Landscaping Cheltenham – A Few Tips to Help You Redesign Your Garden

The idea of landscaping the garden always comes to the mind of homeowners who want a functional and attractive space. Here are some simple techniques to help you make the right decisions before any landscaping gets underway.

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Gardening

15 Sep 2020 · 4 min read

Creating & Maintaining Beautiful Hedges – Our Guide

Hedge cutting is an important part of landscape maintenance. Here are some important things to remember about maintaining your hedges.

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Gardening

1 Sep 2020 · 5 min read

How to Properly Maintain Your Landscape Design – Our Guide

Landscape maintenance is a crucial part of ensuring that your garden always looks good. You should look at landscape maintenance from a seasonal perspective.

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Gardening

25 Aug 2020 · 4 min read

Caring for Hedges – Everything You Need to Know

Your hedges need proper care and maintenance just as much as the other trees and plants in your garden. Here are a few important things to keep in mind.

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Landscaping

20 Aug 2020 · 5 min read

6 Innovative Landscape Design Ideas for Smaller Gardens

For a smaller property with a limited garden, landscape designers have to be a lot more intuitive with space management. Here are 6 of our best landscape design ideas for smaller gardens.

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Gardening

10 Aug 2020 · 4 min read

Why You Should Hire a Professional Gardener – Our Top 5 Reasons

After a hard day's work, wouldn't it be nice to sit back and relax in your own beautiful garden? If you're ready to sacrifice some money for a nice stress-relieving environment, consider hiring a professional gardener.

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Landscaping

1 Aug 2020 · 4 min read

Clearing a Garden Jungle – How to Get Back in Control

Being faced with the task of clearing a garden jungle can be daunting. For those brave enough to tackle the job, here are a few useful tips to help get you back in control.

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Landscaping

10 Jul 2020 · 5 min read

How to Use Plants For Screening – Our Guide

Your garden is supposed to be a private place for you and your family to enjoy without prying eyes. Plants can help to soften the edges of your outside space whilst creating privacy in a more natural way.

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Landscaping

1 Jul 2020 · 4 min read

How to Install a Garden Water Feature – In A Few Easy Steps

There's nothing quite like the soothing sound of a water feature in the garden. We were asked to install a garden water feature recently — here are the steps we took.

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Gardening

20 Jun 2020 · 4 min read

Stunning Plants That Will Create a Summer Garden Paradise

The sun is high, the deck chairs are out. Being in the garden soaking up the sun is what summer is all about. And what creates a summer garden paradise? Plants. Lots of them.

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Gardening

1 Jun 2020 · 5 min read

10 Easy to Grow Flowers For Your Garden

Not everyone has a lot of time to spend on their garden. That's why we've compiled a list of ten easy to grow flowers for your garden that are sure to make your outside space look stunning with little effort.

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Landscaping

15 May 2020 · 5 min read

Small Garden? 5 Great Ways to Get the Most out of the Space you Have

Whilst you may not be able to make your small garden bigger, you can make the most of the space you have. Here are five design-wise ideas to energise your small outside space.

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Landscaping

20 Apr 2020 · 5 min read

Creating A Contemporary Family Garden – Our Tips

There is a real skill to designing a great family garden — it has to look great but also be practical. Here is our advice on how to create the perfect contemporary family garden.

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Gardening

15 Apr 2020 · 4 min read

8 Plants That Will Attract Bees to Your Garden

There is nothing quite like a garden alive with bees. Knowing you can make a difference to these important pollinators by merely adding a few plants rich in pollen and nectar makes it a very easy and satisfying thing to do.

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Landscaping

10 Mar 2020 · 5 min read

Creating a Beautiful Front Garden – Some Helpful Tips

Your front garden is the first thing people see when arriving at your house — so make it beautiful! Here's all you need to know about creating a stunning front garden.

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Landscaping

15 Feb 2020 · 5 min read

Designing A Low Maintenance Garden – 5 Things to Consider

You may think that creating a low maintenance garden design that is still interesting and inviting can prove to be challenging, but it can be surprisingly easy.

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Gardening

1 Feb 2020 · 4 min read

5 Reasons Why We Love Jacksons Fencing at George-Stone Gardens

When choosing the right fence for your garden, it can be difficult to choose from all of the available manufacturers. Here are 5 reasons why we're proud to offer Jacksons Fencing products.

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