Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:16:12+01:00July 7th, 2020|Categories: Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: gooseberry, gooseberry care, harvest, recipes|
It is now a good time to harvest Gooseberries. Our garden birds really enjoy Gooseberries, so it is best to harvest them sooner rather than later or, alternatively, to protect the berries using netting. Gooseberries do not generally require much care but to ensure a good crop next year, here are some tips: - Keep the [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:18:37+01:00July 6th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: bees, English lavender, french lavender, lavender, lavender harvest|
Lavender is at its peak at the moment and its a great time to harvest the Lavender flowers (whilst retaining some for the Bees) before the sun draws too many of the fragrant essential oils from the Lavender flowers. So what can we do with our Lavender? Well here are a few ideas: www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g1864/lavender-crafts-and-recipes/ When [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-15T16:40:48+01:00July 4th, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices|Tags: artificial grass, composite decking, garden design, gardenlandscaping, landscaping, low maintenance garden, sloping garden|
We are very pleased that we are able to post both the before and after pictures of a Client's garden which we have recently landscaped. Our Client wished for a low maintenance garden that was on one level as, the garden as was, was sloping, and we installed Artificial Grass and composite decking. Artificial Grass can [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-15T16:40:32+01:00July 3rd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorised|
With our new look Mini, we are now all set and raring to go - please do give us a wave if you see us out and about and please do not hesitate to contact us either via the Contact Form on this page, via email at info@gardens-r-us.scot or by telephoning 01506 872924 regarding your landscaping [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:18:22+01:00July 2nd, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices|Tags: Alyssum, Convolvulus, Dianthus, dry plants, Dwarf Iris, Ivy, Mesembryanthemum, plants, Santolina, Sedum, troughs, Wallflower, Window boxes|
Window Boxes and troughs are often sheltered from the rain and sometimes only receive a small amount of water, unless they are watered by hand. Plants that thrive in Troughs and Window Boxes are those that like dry conditions such as:- Alyssum (Aurina Saxatilis) Wallflower - (Erysimum Cheri 'Tom Thumb' mixed) [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:17:30+01:00June 26th, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices|Tags: birds, brambles, climbing plants, honeysuckle, weeds, wildareas, wildlife, wrens|
Gardening should not all be about hard work. As Gardeners, we are on a constant journey and it is essential that we enjoy the journey and take in the scenery whilst en route. So please don't worry too much about the annoying thicket of brambles that needs cutting down or the overgrown Ivy, for these are [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:18:00+01:00June 23rd, 2020|Categories: Design|Tags: garden design, landscaping, planters, raised beds, self sufficiency, vegetable garden|
Gardens R Us have recently had the pleasure of designing and landscaping a Client's Garden in North Lanarkshire. The existing back garden was a mix of grass and shrubs and, in the newly landscaped garden, our Client wished to have planters in order to grow vegetables. The site was cleared of all vegetation and was [...]
Garden Guru2020-07-16T12:17:44+01:00June 23rd, 2020|Categories: Gardener's advices|Tags: flowers, scent, seeds, summer, sweet peas|
Sweet Peas for Summer Sweet Peas are an essential part of the Summer Garden with their beautiful blooms and delicious scent. So, how do we keep our Sweet Peas blooming all summer long? When the Sweet Peas are 10cm tall, pinch out the growing tip to encourage bushiness. Feed once a week with a liquid feed [...]
Garden Guru2020-04-16T11:09:56+01:00August 24th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorised|
There are lots of things to consider when planning out your garden like the types of plants and shrubs to grow, how well they grow together, the conditions they thrive in etc. Something you're maybe less likely to have immediately considered is the fragrance your flowers produce and [...]
Garden Guru2020-04-16T11:09:56+01:00August 14th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorised|
There are a multitude of healing herbs and plants available to grow in your garden or window boxes all with a variety of properties. Here are some examples of healing flowers and plants and some suggestions about using them in herbal teas. Nettles Probably the best know medicine found in the garden is the doc [...]
