Hardiness zones
Are you someone who purchases plants and hopes for the best? Or do you like to know every detail, like how much sun, what soil type or how big they grow?
RHS Pruning Group 6
Do you have shrubs in your garden which give you a show of blooms after midsummer? RHS Pruning Group 6 covers those plants which flower in late summer and autumn
Don’t work out, work outdoors
Our post Garden Trends for 2018 touched on the idea of “green gyms”. What exactly is a green gym and why should you seriously consider one? They revolve around this simple maxim: Don’t work out, work…
The Art of the Planter
It’s easy when designing a garden to consider the hard landscaping, the beds and borders and the furnishings. Many people then opt for architectural containers holding one specimen. This can be…
Mulching explained
A mulch is basically a material that we use to create a thick layer on top of the soil. This helps to retain moisture, prevent erosion, suppress weeds and regulate soil temperature.
RHS Pruning Groups 2, 3 and 5
Following on from our look into the first category, here’s an overview of RHS Pruning Groups 2, 3 and 5. The Royal Horticultural Society treats these classes in one place, and so shall we. The…
Automated Garden Lighting
Have you now got the garden of your dreams, but something seems lacking in the evening? Perhaps you’re in the process of looking into a new garden design, and are conscious of wanting to use your…
Garden trends for 2018
In the world of garden design what will be trending for 2018? February: the perfect time to look at garden trends for 2018. Garden design is keeping up with interior design these days. Trends are…
Weeds in a lather over Foamstream
A revolutionary weapon has appeared when it comes to attacking weeds. Its name: Foamstream. The manufacturer Weedingtech has had the need for non-chemical weed control on its radar since the 1990s,…
RHS Pruning Group 1
Welcome to the first in a series looking at the pruning groups established by the Royal Horticultural Society. They offer the uncertain gardener an overview of when, how and why to prune particular…
Bestall & Co awarded Best of Houzz 2018
Bestall & Co of Sheffield has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The design firm, specialising in sophisticated and inspirational gardens…