Pam Lewis has worked with meadows and grassland all her life. Her own garden, Sticky Wicket in Dorset, was made famous by her book Making A Wildflower Meadow, first published in 2003 and now out in paperback. Sticky Wicket is composed of eight meadow
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The Treebox living wall is appearing on BBC One’s Countdown to Chelsea programme.
Treebox, which specialises in urban greening, has been working with garden designer Matthew Childs and Dan Riddleston of landscaping contractors Bowles & Wyer.
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A wildflower meadow has transformed unsightly weed-infested land into a riot of colour, delighting its owner, the man responsible for sowing it and an increasing population of bees and pollinators.
Estate manager James Chipchase created the two-and-a
I am often asked this question and I suppose the response will be different depending on the company you approach.
At OGC we would give a resounding 'Yes'. Most of our design projects are from start to finish, so we normally offer this as part of th
Lately I seem to have an increasing number of requests to 'endorse' products. I am assuming this is because of the success of the Greenfingers Guides books. It also doesn't seem to hurt I have a minor celebrity.
Yes I can see that getting individuals
Phew, where has the year gone?
I have recently been in the dying thoes of an edit on my next book Evergreen Plants, which will be released on Amazon et al in March 2012.So look out for it won't you? And did I mention my Border Plants book was shortlis
The most entertaining and inspirational independent flower show in the UK
My Wife and I attended the Southport Flower on Friday 19th August and what a fantastic day it was with something for everyone both young and old. In addition to the Grand Flora
CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW – A RIOT OF COLOUR!
Well it was that time of the year again – the Chelsea Flower Show. I must admit it is always the highlight of my year - design wise and horticulturally speaking. I love the atmosphere. I enjoy the hustle and bu
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This is not the complete guide to making meadows - it's not even close to it. We have a list of links and books on our website from much better qualified folk which will give you a much better and in depth description, but I felt it migh
We will be attending the brand new gardening show to be held at Lincolnshire Showground in July this year
See 1000s of beautiful plants on sale at reduced prices, get expert advice from experienced growers, plus fantastic food and drink as well as h
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"it has been about for quite a few years now quite a few house holds have not treated for it and gardeners not disafecting there cutters then on to the nex job
i think it came in from europe on plants and has just spread accross the country and…"
i think it came in from europe on plants and has just spread accross the country and…"
"Not personally but my mate who is a gardener based in Cheshire was only saying it to me yesterday. Absolutely terrible he said."
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Never seen so much box blight in 40 years, assume must be climatic conditions this year ? Taken hundreds of plants out. Anyone else noticed?
"Have a look at the DEFRA website. It's from what I make of it a complete hash up. If you sell online you need a plant passport, if you sell directly to a retail customer you don't! If you sell to another nursery or a retailer you need one, and so…"
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Morning all, can anyone point me in the direction of any laws or regulations around selling plant. Mainly these would be plants I've grown cheers
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First impressions is it is light for its size and handles well. Nice finish and love the mulching function.
Sometimes I have found the blade disengages whilst using. Maybe me but I will keep an eye on why that happens.
Also some…"
First impressions is it is light for its size and handles well. Nice finish and love the mulching function.
Sometimes I have found the blade disengages whilst using. Maybe me but I will keep an eye on why that happens.
Also some…"
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and for me the best mowers without doubt overall are the ones with the fan assisted collection, they bag all day everyday , they do a cobra pro , Kaaz , lawnflite etc …"
and for me the best mowers without doubt overall are the ones with the fan assisted collection, they bag all day everyday , they do a cobra pro , Kaaz , lawnflite etc …"
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Thanks for the tip . Did you just hose and allowed bag to dry or just do running repair hose and carry on with bag…"
Thanks for the tip . Did you just hose and allowed bag to dry or just do running repair hose and carry on with bag…"
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Box blight
Never seen so much box blight in 40 years, assume must be climatic conditions this year ? Taken hundreds of plants out. Anyone else noticed?
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Selling plants
Morning all, can anyone point me in the direction of any laws or regulations around selling plant. Mainly these would be plants I've grown cheers
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Mower not bagging
Hope y'all enjoying the great weather , just a quick bit of advice my stihl rm 756 hasn't been collecting very well recently , took it to my local dealer and he said jetwash the bag as it's clogged and blocking air flow, now working an absolute…
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Van floor
Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice. The ply floor in my van is starting to get ripped up a bit, so now it is catching on bags & ripping them. Do I just over board it or I think somebody mentioned stable matting, is this an option? The van has been…
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