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How much does a gardener charge to maintain your garden?
If your thinking about getting a gardener to come and maintain your garden or even come and give it a one-off large cut back then the first thing your going to be asking yourself is “how much does a gardener charge?”. It’s a question I have wanted to answer for a while now but whenever…
How to choose the right paving slabs for your garden patio
I’ve written many articles based on patios which include a guide on how to lay paving slabs yourself, how much you should expect to pay to have a new patio layed, how to pave over a manhole cover as well as given reviews on paving slabs that I have personally layed, but I’ve never actually…
How to stop foxes from coming into your garden
Foxes can be a pain at the best of times. I mean, just yesterday I left a wheelbarrow in a customer’s garden ready for the next day and this Morning I’ve came back to find the tyre completed chewed up! I asked the customer if they knew anything about it and they explained that they…
25 must have tools that every gardener needs
Whether your looking to maintain your very own garden or are looking to start your very own gardening business, below is a full list of tools that every gardener needs. From cutting your grass and hedges to pulling weeds and planting, you will find everything you need right here! To make things easier, I have…
How to dig earth full of rubble by hand
I’ve had a nightmare job which I’ve recently started which involves removing the previous decking from the garden and replacing it with a new patio. Since the current garden rises upwards on a slope, we knew that we would have to dig the earth beneath the decking allowing for a more level patio before landscaping…
When is the best time of year to cut my hedge?
Here is a nice easy article on which time of year is best to cut your hedge, and for deciduous hedges it’s in late Winter. This is because deciduous hedges lay dormant in the Winter meaning that they loose their foliage in Autumn, sit bare with no leaves through Winter and start growing again when…
How to build a wooden shed – Full guide
This shed is aimed at those who are thinking about buying a shed but are wondering if they will need to hire a professional to do the job or if you can do it by yourself, and the good news is, if you are a hands on person and have access to an extra pair…
How to tackle an overgrown garden
I’ve tackled so many overgrown gardens that have been left for years from derelict homes to the elderly that have lost their mobility and want nothing more than to see their once pride and joy garden again. The truth is, I absolutely love taking on these jobs. All you need is the right tools and…
5 low maintenance garden ideas
I was working on a garden project a couple of weeks ago when the neighbour asked what work I specialized in to which I replied I’m a landscape gardener. She then went on to ask “what exactly does that include” and so I explained that we offer services such as laying patios, artificial turf, garden…