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25th August 2021

Do you have a vision of your garden surrounded by a neat, leafy laurel hedge? Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen plant which looks great all year round provided it is given a healthy head start. This article looks at how to do just that.

10th August 2021

Are you wondering where to start on a landscaping project? Whether you are landscaping a public park or a private garden, proper planning is the key to success. We help you to break the process down into manageable parts so you can start moving from dream to reality.

9th April 2021

Trees are complex organisms and respond to pruning differently depending on their age, variety, the time of year and other factors. Choosing the right time to prune your Apple is critical if you want to maximise fruit yield and minimise work.

12th March 2021

Why are you pruning your pear tree? Is it to shape a young tree, rejuvenate a mature one or tame an unruly bush? Either way, timing is everything.

9th February 2021

Are your apples rotting on the branch? Do your plums have no stones inside? What are those unsightly orange spots on the leaves of your pear tree? This article will help you identify and deal with common fruit tree diseases.

21st January 2021

Are your apples rotting on the branch? Do your plums have no stones inside? What are those unsightly orange spots on the leaves of your pear tree? This article will help you identify and deal with common fruit tree diseases.

12th January 2021

Imported on infected plants and driven across the country by windswept rain, Ramorum disease (Phytophthora ramorum) is a serious threat to a variety of trees and bushes, especially the larch.

12th December 2020

The first step in tackling tree diseases such as ash dieback is to recognise its presence. Spotting its symptoms early can limit the damage to your healthy trees and slow the spread of this devastating fungus.

27th November 2020

Having laid waste to billions of trees across the UK, tree diseases and pests are a serious threat to the economy and the environment. Here are 5 common diseases and their symptoms.