Often left to last, the outdoor space is probably the most neglected part of a self-build yet one of the costliest. For many self-builders, when the time comes to complete “the outside” it is usually more of a sign that the house project has reached completion than the start of a new phase in the […] More
My site is large, on a slope and uneven; can a robot lawnmower be installed and if so what can I expect from installation and maintenance? A decade ago, robot lawnmowers weren’t as advanced as they are now and we would have shied away from installing them on rugged sites. But now with slope control […] More
After a dormant or slow moving winter season, spring is all about creating a buzz. There is plenty happening and plenty to be done, including divisions. Spring divisions are not just a way to generate new plants and bulk up your borders with fresh and healthy clump sections. They are also a way to help […] More
In winter, one of the great enjoyments for the gardener is bareroot planting – plants that are dormant and have no soil around their roots. In this article we cover: What is bareroot planting Why it’s better to buy bareroot plants than ones in containers Which plants are best suited for bareroot planting How to […] More
As we become more attuned to the environmental cost of modern living, the trend for fancy fencing and statement walls of the past few decades is now losing ground to planting living screens. Traditional and cost effective, hedges mark the boundaries of your property and make a pleasant neighbourly divide – as the saying goes […] More
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