Landscaping Adventures – August 2020 – Levelling a garden and creating a space for entertaining.

2020-09-04T13:24:05+01:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Our Clients' garden lies on a slope.  Our Clients asked that we create a space where they could have a table and that  they be able to enjoy the area for entertaining purposes. We levelled two areas of the garden and created a small section for plants. We are pleased to say that our Clients were [...]

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Landscaping Adventures – August 2020- replacing old slabbing with new slabbing and creating privacy within a garden.

2020-09-04T13:23:24+01:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , |

  Our Client asked us to replace the old slabbing with new slabbing.  We used Harvest 900 x 60mm slabs.  We also added some raised plant beds along the fencing to create privacy, where Climbing plants will be planted. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any garden maintenance matters, including hedge trimming and tree/shrub [...]

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Landscaping Adventures – Creating a front garden based on a back garden.

2020-08-25T11:16:49+01:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: Design, Garden Maintenance, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Our Client asked that we create a design for the front garden that would match the design and materials that have been used within the back garden.  The materials that have been used in the back garden are materials that are pleasing to the eye and of low maintenance. We acted upon our Client's instructions and [...]

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How to grow numerous Vegetable crops in just one pot.

2020-08-18T15:48:51+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

How to grow a number of Vegetable crops in just  one pot. (For late Summer/Early Autumn planting) 4 Chard Plants. 3  Kale Plants. 5 Early maturing Garlic Cloves such as 'Early Purple Wight'. Broad Bean Seeds for Autumn sowing such as 'Acquadulce Claudia'. A large pot - plastic or terracotta - at least 45cm diameter with [...]

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August Garden Diary – Five Flower Garden Tasks.

2020-08-18T15:23:30+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Here are five tasks to do  in the Flower Garden in August: After flowering, prune Rambling Roses. Carry on hoeing the soil to keep the weeds down.  This should be done in dry and warm weather to ensure that any weed seedling left on the soil die back and do not regrow. Stake perennials such as [...]

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How to care for Hydrangeas.

2020-08-18T15:01:45+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Hydrangeas seem to be at their most stunning this year, so what is the best way to care for them and keep them looking at their best? Here are some tips: Water the Hydrangea throughout the growing season.  Large Leaf Hydrangeas require more water than other varieties.  It helps to use a soaker hose in order [...]

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Landscaping Adventures – Making an outdoor space more appealing and usable.

2020-08-18T14:32:12+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Design, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Our Client was looking to make the outdoor space much more appealing and usable.  In the past, the remote area of the garden has flooded on a regular basis. The Landscaping Team cleared the existing slabs and compacted the ground to lay new artificial grass.  We also swapped around the opening of the garden gate to [...]

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Now is the time to protect late flowering Perennials.

2020-08-18T14:31:55+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Now is a good time to stake your late flowering Perennials such as Echinaceas, Asters, Dahlias, Rudbeckias to protect them from the wind and rain of Autumn. It is also a good time to consider any Autumn garden maintenance requirements such as hedge trimming and tree and shrub pruning - please do not hesitate to contact [...]

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August Garden Diary – Fruit Care.

2020-08-18T14:32:35+01:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

August Garden Diary - Tasks to do in the Garden: Fruit Care: Cut Strawberry runners from the parent plant. Harvest Nectarines, Apricots, Peaches, Early eating Apples, Blackberries and Loganberries. Prune Redcurrants, Gooseberries, Blackcurrant bushes and Summer fruiting Raspberry canes. Prune Cordon trained Apple Trees and Fan trained Fruit Trees. Please visit our website to see our [...]

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Book your Tree/Conifer/Hedging Maintenance with GardensRus

2020-08-18T14:33:02+01:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: Garden Maintenance, Gardener's advices, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , |

Please do contact GardensRus regarding your tree/conifer or hedging requirements: whether it is tree/conifer felling, pruning or hedge trimming, we will be happy to advise and assist.   Telephone:  01506 871961 Mobile:  07584324920 Email:  info@gardens-r-us.scot  

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