Wildlife and Gardening

Mr Robin is giving us a hand today

London Garden Clear and Tidy

Birds love it when we turn the soil during our garden clear and cleans!

So do Clients!

North London Lawn Care: Move perennials away from turf

Lawn tip: If any perennials have spread too close to the lawn edge: Lift, divide and replant where needed.

Lawn Care: Cut little and often

Grass stays healthier and greener the less grass is removed each time it is cut. Small cuts more frequently.

Garden Maintenance: Make sure to water new plants well

After spending hard-earned money on plants, don't let them go short of water for at least 12 months

Garden Maintenance: Lay mulch over wet or moist soil

When mulching never mulch on top of dry soil. Water dry soil first. Mulch can keep water out as well as in.

Irrigation Installation: Highly recommended for most planted gardens

Automatic watering systems can save money in long run. Expensive plants & turf often die from lack of water. It can be a false economy to scrimp on irrigation system after spending a lot of money on a garden design or replanting plan. Plants do better with a little water, often. With all the good will in the world, it's very difficult to make the time, regularly to water a nice garden. 

Lawn Care: Tips for patching small area of turf

Patch small areas of turf by taking a bit from a less visable area. Cheaper than buying new, and colour will match.

North London Lawn Care Tip: Prepare soil well before seeding

To prepare soil for grass seed: fork surface, breaking down lumps, and rake to produce a fine crumbly surface

Garden Maintenance: Get rid of paving weeds with salt

Get rid of weeds in paving cheaply and effectively with standard table salt. Safe with pets and children!

Garden Maintenance: Clematis

This is the ideal time to tie in shoots of climbers like clematis. as they will start growing fast soon.

Planting Design: Primrose and Polyanthus

Q: What's the difference between a primrose and polyanthus? 
A: Polyanthus forms a rosette on a single stem.