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Tips for getting you and your garden ready for Spring

The days are definitely becoming longer and there are little signs of Spring here in Surrey. if you're thinking about your garden here are some tips on getting you and your garden ready for...

Getting Kerb Appeal: 6 Tips for Preparing Your Garden for a House Sale

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Potential buyers often form opinions within seconds of seeing your property, and the exterior, including the garden, plays an important...

How to get garden therapy for you and your garden

A Client called it 'Garden Therapy' but I call it a Garden Hoedown because ‘Garden Consultation’ sounds so boring! If you don't know where to start, or can't see the wood for the trees an expert*...

5 gardening jobs for October

Gardening jobs for October - your five things to do! It’s well and truly autumn now. It’s turning chillier, the trees are changing colour and out in the garden it’s all about tidying up and...

5 gardening jobs for September

After a rather wet August, I’ve got my fingers crossed for a warm, sunny September. However, I always find that as soon as schools go back, the weather suddenly starts to feel autumnal. So with...

5 gardening jobs for August

Summer’s here! Or is it? As I write this it’s looking very gloomy outside, but ever the optimist, I’m hopeful sunshine is on its way. With that in mind, the jobs that need taking care of your...

5 gardening jobs for July

Its July!! The school holidays are approaching and so this month so here are your jobs to do: 1. Hoe weed seedlings so they don't take over veggie patches or in your borders. I'm quite relaxed...

Gardening Chat at Radio Woking

I found myself in the radio studio with Jon and Matt from Radio Woking yesterday talking about what to do with your garden in April. You can listen again here at Mixcloud. I'm on from 11 - 12! It...

5 gardening jobs for April

Its April! Spring should be springing this month so here are your jobs to do: Your lawn can have its first cut/s of the year. Make sure your mower is on a high setting for the first few cuts as...

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