With January and the new year signalling new beginnings – how about a new flower bed or border, or even a new garden? The more planning you do now, the sooner it will become a reality for summer. With this in mind, we are working with a garden designer who has recently started her garden design studies at Capel Manor…
I hope this newsletter finds you well and surviving the extreme heat we have had recently. We are asking a lot of our plants and gardens this year – first the long, freezing temperatures of the winter, very little spring and then straight into summers heatwave all within 6 months. There has been a lot of water being used to…
The Swiss Garden Biggleswade Bedfordshire Enchanting garden created int he early 19th century and re opened in July 2014 after a major HLF restoration. Clever vistas, wrought iron bridges, ponds and sweeping lawns. The pathways are firm and even with minimal gradient. Most are suitable for access by wheelchair users. Sunday 18th February 9.30am – 5pm Admission £6.00 Children Free…
ARCH staff are constantly updating their training. Over the last few months they have been brushing up on their knowledge and have been on training courses to improve their understanding of the machinery we use and this in turn, helps us to provide a more superior service to yourselves – our customers. ARCH work with trained professionals. For example for…
This winter has certainly been cold, with some high winds this year and we have seen plenty of problems on our rounds including fallen trees, lost branches, mis-shapen shrubs and plenty of damaged fencing, as well as a fallen rose arch. If you have any damage that needs some attention please do let us know and we can see how…
A job for the weekend – get your spuds ready for planting, by “chitting”. A recycled egg box comes in handy!
That’s the first week over with. We are pruning wisteria, roses and fruit bushes at the moment, so plenty to keep us busy, although Eleanor did interfere mid week! Have a good weekend and see you next week!
Now that summer is with us and the frosts are over, we can enjoy the summer bedding that we cannot grow in the colder months. There are numerous varieties i.e. bizzy lizzies, petunias, lobelia, the list is endless and usually in bold colours. However, like many plants some bedding prefer full sun, for example geranium but then others, like fuschia…
Spring is the most anticipated season of the year. After the long dark days of winter, very often cold and wet, we look forwards and into spring to lift our spirits. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the daffodil bulbs emerging from the ground and, no matter what the weather is, they delight us with their cheery yellow flower…
Walkern Hall Set in 8 acres, this medieval hunting park is known for its established trees. In March and April there is a stunning display of daffodils and other Spring bulbs. Open 8th to 9th April 12-5pm. Admission – £4.50 and home made teas. Tel – 07973 558838 Hatfield House West Garden Visitors can enjoy the Spring bulbs in the…