Landscape and garden specialist, Landform Consultants has used a wide range of Makita tools on the creation of three new gardens at RHS Garden Wisley, which surround the new state-of-the-art RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, the UK’s first
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See exotic butterflies take flight amongst the flowers and fruit of the nectar plants in the tropical paradise of the Glasshouse. The tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and dazzling flower displays give an air of expectation and drama – li
The RHS photographic competition winners 2014 have been announced.
Matin d'hiver embrumé au Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne by Alain Jouno
French photographer Alain Jouno has been named RHS Photographer of the Year for his evocative image of a fogg
A survey to over 1,500 respondents commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)* has found that 80% of the UK is getting outside gardening over the 2014 National Gardening Week, 14th to 20th April, and Easter Weekend.
The top three gardening
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley have purchased a Makita PLM4631 mower.
Peter Anderson, Machinery Manager at Wisley, selected the Makita mower following trials with a variety of machines. “This Makita with three horsepower and 46mm cut is pe
I've made live an interactive plant finder, identification and pruning guide website which is still growing.
The website is designed to help you find the right plants to suite every aspect of a garden and seasonal need.
You simp
A major reorganisation of the way the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) operates has been announced.
In a statement the RHS has said that it will amalgamate its three divisions of gardens, shows and retail into one unified division.
A new role, RHS D
The BBC and RHS have signed a new, four year contract which includes the exclusive rights to broadcast RHS Shows at Chelsea, Hampton, Tatton and Malvern on the BBC until 2017.
The new deal will continue to give BBC audiences unprecedented access to t
RHS Wisley has purchased a range of environmentally-friendly battery-powered Pellenc equipment to keep tree & hedge cover along with grass clippings & debris in check, quietly and without fumes.
Wisley - the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural
The RHS in Scotland has launched a new £100,000 fund that will be distributed over the next three years to support grassroots community gardening across the nation.
Gardening groups will be able to apply for funds to make a difference in their neighb
Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt OBE DL has been elected as President of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Sir Nicholas has been Treasurer since 1 July 2010.
Sir Nicholas succeeds Elizabeth Banks DL, who has been president of the RHS since July 2010.
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The hunt is on for the world’s best garden photographer as entry opens for the 2013 RHS Photography Competition.
Images that celebrate the wonder and diversity of gardens as well as displaying artistry, creativity and technical excellence will be in
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are inviting amateur gardeners across England and Wales to apply for funds to support their community horticultural projects.
The fund of more than £100,000 was created in me
Just getting to grips with the prospect of building two RHS Show Gardens this year in July, Hampton Court then Tatton Park. I must be Mad !! to find out more check out my Build Blog http://www.august-garden-designs.co.uk/Blog
Both Show Gardens are es
The RHS is calling on garden designers, landscapers, artists and architects to create an exclusive Visionary Garden for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2012.
This category offers the chance to break the mould and go beyond commercial garden design by pus
The Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2012 – Show Gardens
The first national RHS flower show of the year, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show will be held from Thursday 10th May to Sunday 13th May.
We would be delighted to receive your application to stage
The Respiratory Educational Garden
The Respiratory Education Uk Garden - Bronze Award
Sally Parkinson at Gardens and Spaces designed this garden to raise awareness of respiratory disease in the Northwest. Her design inco
The year has been very busy for the team so far and with the fabulous weather we have been inundated with requests for
works both in the commercial sector and private gardens too.
- Watering in a new lawn with 'everedge' lawn edging fitted
We have complet
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"But at the moment am involved in a Xmas related side line which keeping me busy
working in a chilly workshop while wearing a green outfit with striped tights?"
working in a chilly workshop while wearing a green outfit with striped tights?"
"You've asked what I was thinking, I too still have hedge cutting and some grass still to cut but worrying about doing them this week. Frustrating to have work to keep me busy until Christmas but may not be able to do it. But I would hate to ruin…"
"I don't cut any Conifers after the end of October."
"Yes it's unfortunate that we have gone from mild weather in november, albeit a bit wet, to these bitter temperatures forecasted. Was hoping to get some final lawn cuts in and also some hedges still to do. I have also heard before that frost can…"
Looks like winter arriving this coming week , I usually carry on if it a frost / thaws by dinner time . I've still got quite a few jobs to get done yet mainly conifer hedges I usually would just do them but forecast of - 5 to - 7 overnight with day…
"That really made me laugh because it's so true!"
"No, it's ok. I haven't finished it yet, and there is some ddd on the inside which I must address while I can get to it. Yes, the whole wild shooting aspect is a concern. But I could perhaps prune anything too unruly back in summer - August is a good…"
"Looks fine to me, nothing wrong with your pruning. Once complete I would remove all leaf litter and weed underneath and to highlight the tree, apply a dark soil conditioner it will help the tree and look good "
"Hi Angela.
You say the spread of the Japanes Maple in the photo "seems all consuming to the client" and I think you chose your words well. I also encounter customers who get quite fixated about something and you can't talk them out of it no matter…"
You say the spread of the Japanes Maple in the photo "seems all consuming to the client" and I think you chose your words well. I also encounter customers who get quite fixated about something and you can't talk them out of it no matter…"
"looks good to me... often the work done is dependent upon reading the client's expectations, if they are a couple, one might say hack it back and the other, be gentle. It can take the skills of a hostage negotiator to achieve an acceptable compromise"
"As you'll see from my reply and photo above I have already removed quite a bit of material - both from previous dieback and simply to reduce its size. I'm a little concerned that if I take too much more off the right side all those branches will…"
"Ha! Regrettably client would otherwise get a tree surgeon in and I'm not sure who they use, but some will not be very careful. I don't want to prune it but they may otherwise take it out completely. This is what I've done so far. Haven't done much…"
"The one thing I have learned pruning Acers is you should never prune in spring when the sap is rising.As the sap gushes out therefore weakening the tree.Acer dissectum with it,s pendulas habit always have a lot of dead stems in the canopy that need…"
When is to cold to work / do certain jobs .
Looks like winter arriving this coming week , I usually carry on if it a frost / thaws by dinner time . I've still got quite a few jobs to get done yet mainly conifer hedges I usually would just do them but forecast of - 5 to - 7 overnight with day…
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Selling Tools
Hi all, selling off some equipment as no longer needed. I won't put loads of pictures up here in the main forum. If interested just message me and I can send you pictures then. All items have been serviced annually and in good working order.Hayter…
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Japanese acer tree pruning
I have been asked to prune this Japanese acer. It's magnificent but is spreading over a large area of the front garden and in summer seems all consuming to the client. I did lightly prune it in summer, but they are asking for a much more drastic…
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Stump Grinder
Hi,I run a small maintenance business up in Fife and am looking to purchase a stump grinder for the occasional days stump grinding. I currently hire one for £100 per day when needed but would rather buy a cheapish one to save the hassle. Any…
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