It’s common for gardeners to have to deal with tree stumps. Whether it’s an old stump you inherited after buying a house or you’ve had a tree felled yourself, you’ll have to make a decision about whether to leave the stump in place or remove it. Stumps can also cause problems on commercial premises, where…
Autumn is a good time of year to consider putting up new fencing in your garden. Climbing plants and shrubs are dying back and losing their leaves, allowing you to check if your fence is in good condition or if it needs replacing. We regularly replace fencing in Oxford and surrounding areas; here’s some basic…
Last month we looked at how to identify the soil type of your garden to help you choose the best plants. This time, we’re going to look at the other half of the crucial soil equation – soil PH. Soil PH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the soil is. Different plants will…
It’s important to design a garden that will work well for you, and doing this effectively depends on the type of soil you have. Let’s have a look at the four main soil types, and how to identify them. Clay soil This is the most common soil type in Oxfordshire, especially in…
Have you got a bit of your garden that needs a little TLC and a new function in life? Fancy a seating area but can’t stretch to a full landscaping project? If you haven’t got the budget for a paved patio with foundations, which could set you back a couple of thousand pounds, this is…
November is usually the time of year that we have to start worrying about frosty mornings in the garden, but with the weather still very mild and some plants flowering much later than normal, that’s not currently a concern! So instead, let’s enjoy the warm autumn and get in some preparations for the months ahead.…
If your lawn is looking tired, patchy, weedy and generally beyond hope, October is the ideal time to re-turf and start from scratch; the weather is still fairly warm, it’s nice and damp and the frosts and snow haven’t started yet. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to do it. Step 1 If…
It’s a great time of year to build a pond, and water plants that are available now may well start to run out by October or November, so get in there while stocks are good. Here are five steps to creating a simple and attractive garden pond: Dig a hole to hip-height – this depth…