Hedge Cutting & Garden Maintenance Blog

Expert advice, seasonal tips, and professional insights for beautiful hedges and gardens

Broad Beans Companion Planting Guide
06 February 2025

Broad Beans Companion Planting Guide

What to grow alongside broad beans.

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How to Harvest Celery: When and How
06 February 2025

How to Harvest Celery: When and How

Knowing when celery is ready to pick.

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Photinia Hedge Spacing Guide
06 February 2025

Photinia Hedge Spacing Guide

How far apart to plant photinia for a perfect hedge.

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Apple Trees Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
05 February 2025

Apple Trees Pruning Mistakes to Avoid

Common errors when pruning apple trees.

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Best Sweet Peas Varieties for UK Gardens
05 February 2025

Best Sweet Peas Varieties for UK Gardens

Top sweet peas varieties that thrive in Britain.

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When to Trim Escallonia Hedges in the UK
05 February 2025

When to Trim Escallonia Hedges in the UK

Best times to cut escallonia hedges for healthy growth.

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Daffodils Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning
04 February 2025

Daffodils Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning

Everything you need to know about daffodils care.

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How to Sharpen a Shears
04 February 2025

How to Sharpen a Shears

Sharpening tips for shears.

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Cold Frame Positioning Tips
03 February 2025

Cold Frame Positioning Tips

Where to place your cold frame.

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Broccoli Companion Planting Guide
03 February 2025

Broccoli Companion Planting Guide

What to grow alongside broccoli.

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Lawn Compacted Soil After Drought: How to Recover
03 February 2025

Lawn Compacted Soil After Drought: How to Recover

Restoring your lawn after drought damage.

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Monochrome Garden Planting Scheme
03 February 2025

Monochrome Garden Planting Scheme

Plants for a monochrome themed garden.

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How to Make Sulphur at Home
03 February 2025

How to Make Sulphur at Home

DIY sulphur for your garden.

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Growing Fennel in Containers
02 February 2025

Growing Fennel in Containers

How to grow fennel in pots and grow bags.

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Best Trees for Wildlife in UK Gardens
02 February 2025

Best Trees for Wildlife in UK Gardens

Top tree choices for wildlife.

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Best Nectarines Varieties for UK Gardens
02 February 2025

Best Nectarines Varieties for UK Gardens

Top nectarines varieties for Britain.

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Jerusalem Artichokes Growing Problems and Solutions
01 February 2025

Jerusalem Artichokes Growing Problems and Solutions

Common jerusalem artichokes issues and how to fix them.

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Snowdrops Not Flowering? Common Causes
01 February 2025

Snowdrops Not Flowering? Common Causes

Why your snowdrops won't bloom and how to fix it.

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Best Plants for Barrel Planters
30 January 2025

Best Plants for Barrel Planters

What to grow in barrel planters.

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Lawn Dog Urine Spots After Drought: How to Recover
29 January 2025

Lawn Dog Urine Spots After Drought: How to Recover

Restoring your lawn after drought damage.

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When to Harvest Blueberries in the UK
29 January 2025

When to Harvest Blueberries in the UK

Knowing when blueberries is ripe.

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Hoe Maintenance Guide
29 January 2025

Hoe Maintenance Guide

Keeping your hoe in top condition.

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Grass Snakes in Garden: Good or Bad?
29 January 2025

Grass Snakes in Garden: Good or Bad?

Are grass snakes helpful or harmful?

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When to Harvest Plums in the UK
29 January 2025

When to Harvest Plums in the UK

Knowing when plums is ripe.

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Summer Planting Guide for the UK
28 January 2025

Summer Planting Guide for the UK

What to plant in summer.

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Best Petunias Varieties for UK Gardens
28 January 2025

Best Petunias Varieties for UK Gardens

Top petunias varieties that thrive in Britain.

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How to Store Cabbage After Harvest
28 January 2025

How to Store Cabbage After Harvest

Keeping cabbage fresh for longer.

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Adding Sulphur to Soil: Benefits and How-To
28 January 2025

Adding Sulphur to Soil: Benefits and How-To

Using sulphur in your garden.

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Raised Bed Ideas for Small Gardens
27 January 2025

Raised Bed Ideas for Small Gardens

Compact raised bed solutions.

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How to Grow Nectarines in the UK
27 January 2025

How to Grow Nectarines in the UK

Complete guide to growing nectarines in British gardens.

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Natural Wireworms Control Methods
27 January 2025

Natural Wireworms Control Methods

Organic ways to deal with wireworms.

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Building a Owls House for Your Garden
27 January 2025

Building a Owls House for Your Garden

DIY owls habitat guide.

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Drought-Tolerant Herbs for UK Gardens
27 January 2025

Drought-Tolerant Herbs for UK Gardens

{Planttype} that need less water.

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Pruning Apple Trees for Shape
26 January 2025

Pruning Apple Trees for Shape

Shaping your apple trees through pruning.

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Year-Round Garden Colour Ideas
26 January 2025

Year-Round Garden Colour Ideas

Plants for year-round interest.

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Winter Pruning Cherry Trees
25 January 2025

Winter Pruning Cherry Trees

Dormant season pruning for cherry trees.

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How to Train a Blueberries Tree
24 January 2025

How to Train a Blueberries Tree

Training methods for blueberries trees.

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How to Store Fennel After Harvest
23 January 2025

How to Store Fennel After Harvest

Keeping fennel fresh for longer.

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Building a Blackbirds House for Your Garden
23 January 2025

Building a Blackbirds House for Your Garden

DIY blackbirds habitat guide.

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Best Companion Plants for Agapanthus
22 January 2025

Best Companion Plants for Agapanthus

What to plant alongside agapanthus.

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Best Peppers Varieties for UK Gardens
22 January 2025

Best Peppers Varieties for UK Gardens

Top peppers varieties for British conditions.

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Best Lettuce Varieties for UK Gardens
22 January 2025

Best Lettuce Varieties for UK Gardens

Top lettuce varieties for British conditions.

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How to Store Peppers After Harvest
21 January 2025

How to Store Peppers After Harvest

Keeping peppers fresh for longer.

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When to Harvest Medlars in the UK
20 January 2025

When to Harvest Medlars in the UK

Knowing when medlars is ripe.

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Winter Pruning Apple Trees
20 January 2025

Winter Pruning Apple Trees

Dormant season pruning for apple trees.

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Preventing Frit Fly in Your Garden
20 January 2025

Preventing Frit Fly in Your Garden

Stop frit fly before they become a problem.

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When to Prune Cherry Trees in the UK
19 January 2025

When to Prune Cherry Trees in the UK

Best pruning times for cherry trees.

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How to Plant Up a Herb Planters
19 January 2025

How to Plant Up a Herb Planters

Planting guide for herb planters.

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Best Plants for Bumblebees in UK Gardens
19 January 2025

Best Plants for Bumblebees in UK Gardens

Plants that attract bumblebees.

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Damsons Not Fruiting? Common Causes
19 January 2025

Damsons Not Fruiting? Common Causes

Why your damsons isn't producing.

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Best Celery Varieties for UK Gardens
19 January 2025

Best Celery Varieties for UK Gardens

Top celery varieties for British conditions.

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Carrot Fly vs Whitefly: What's the Difference?
19 January 2025

Carrot Fly vs Whitefly: What's the Difference?

Telling carrot fly and whitefly apart.

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How Much to Prune Apple Trees
19 January 2025

How Much to Prune Apple Trees

Pruning amounts for apple trees.

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Escallonia Hedge Problems and Solutions
19 January 2025

Escallonia Hedge Problems and Solutions

Common issues with escallonia hedges and how to fix them.

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Plants That Repel Lily Beetles
19 January 2025

Plants That Repel Lily Beetles

Natural deterrents for lily beetles.

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Autumn Lawn Care Checklist
18 January 2025

Autumn Lawn Care Checklist

Lawn tasks for autumn.

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Euonymus Hedge Problems and Solutions
18 January 2025

Euonymus Hedge Problems and Solutions

Common issues with euonymus hedges and how to fix them.

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Petunias Not Flowering? Common Causes
17 January 2025

Petunias Not Flowering? Common Causes

Why your petunias won't bloom and how to fix it.

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Growing Swede in Containers
17 January 2025

Growing Swede in Containers

How to grow swede in pots and grow bags.

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Pruning Philadelphus for Shape
16 January 2025

Pruning Philadelphus for Shape

Shaping your philadelphus through pruning.

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Growing Garlic in Containers
16 January 2025

Growing Garlic in Containers

How to grow garlic in pots and grow bags.

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Storing Your Lawn Mower Over Winter
16 January 2025

Storing Your Lawn Mower Over Winter

Winter storage for lawn mower.

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Best Apricots Varieties for UK Gardens
16 January 2025

Best Apricots Varieties for UK Gardens

Top apricots varieties for Britain.

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Cool Garden Planting Scheme
15 January 2025

Cool Garden Planting Scheme

Plants for a cool themed garden.

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Medlars Tree Problems and Diseases
15 January 2025

Medlars Tree Problems and Diseases

Common medlars issues and treatments.

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How to Build a Pergola (DIY Guide)
15 January 2025

How to Build a Pergola (DIY Guide)

Step-by-step pergola construction.

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Hard Pruning Climbing Roses: When and How
14 January 2025

Hard Pruning Climbing Roses: When and How

Rejuvenation pruning for climbing roses.

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How to Harvest Carrots: When and How
14 January 2025

How to Harvest Carrots: When and How

Knowing when carrots is ready to pick.

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Overwintering Plants in Wall Planters
14 January 2025

Overwintering Plants in Wall Planters

Protecting wall planters plants in winter.

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Amelanchier Tree Problems in UK Gardens
13 January 2025

Amelanchier Tree Problems in UK Gardens

Common amelanchier issues and how to treat them.

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Growing Asparagus in Containers
13 January 2025

Growing Asparagus in Containers

How to grow asparagus in pots and grow bags.

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Chainsaw Safety Tips
12 January 2025

Chainsaw Safety Tips

Using your chainsaw safely.

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Winter Pruning Blackcurrants
12 January 2025

Winter Pruning Blackcurrants

Dormant season pruning for blackcurrants.

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Best Plants for Silty Soil
12 January 2025

Best Plants for Silty Soil

What grows well in silty conditions.

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When to Harvest Redcurrants in the UK
12 January 2025

When to Harvest Redcurrants in the UK

Knowing when redcurrants is ripe.

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When to Harvest Apples in the UK
11 January 2025

When to Harvest Apples in the UK

Knowing when apples is ripe.

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How to Prune Raspberries in the UK
11 January 2025

How to Prune Raspberries in the UK

Pruning guide for raspberries.

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Elaeagnus vs Holly Hedge: Which Is Better?
11 January 2025

Elaeagnus vs Holly Hedge: Which Is Better?

Comparing elaeagnus and holly for hedging.

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Rake Maintenance Guide
11 January 2025

Rake Maintenance Guide

Keeping your rake in top condition.

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Natural Gooseberry Sawfly Control Methods
10 January 2025

Natural Gooseberry Sawfly Control Methods

Organic ways to deal with gooseberry sawfly.

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March Lawn Care: What to Do This Month
09 January 2025

March Lawn Care: What to Do This Month

Essential lawn tasks for March in UK gardens.

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Repotting Plants in Self-Watering Pots
08 January 2025

Repotting Plants in Self-Watering Pots

When and how to repot self-watering pots plants.

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When to Prune Honeysuckle in the UK
08 January 2025

When to Prune Honeysuckle in the UK

Best pruning times for honeysuckle.

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Growing Fuchsias in Pots and Containers
08 January 2025

Growing Fuchsias in Pots and Containers

Container growing guide for fuchsias.

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When Do Scale Insects Appear in UK Gardens?
08 January 2025

When Do Scale Insects Appear in UK Gardens?

Seasonal timing for scale insects activity.

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How to Harvest Cabbage: When and How
07 January 2025

How to Harvest Cabbage: When and How

Knowing when cabbage is ready to pick.

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Natural Raspberry Beetle Control Methods
06 January 2025

Natural Raspberry Beetle Control Methods

Organic ways to deal with raspberry beetle.

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Best Grass Seed for Slopes in the UK
06 January 2025

Best Grass Seed for Slopes in the UK

Which grass seed works best for slopes conditions.

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Growing Shallots in Containers
06 January 2025

Growing Shallots in Containers

How to grow shallots in pots and grow bags.

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How to Care for a Medlar Tree
05 January 2025

How to Care for a Medlar Tree

Complete care guide for medlar trees.

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How to Thicken a Berberis Hedge
05 January 2025

How to Thicken a Berberis Hedge

Tips for making your berberis hedge denser.

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When to Trim Hornbeam Hedges in the UK
05 January 2025

When to Trim Hornbeam Hedges in the UK

Best times to cut hornbeam hedges for healthy growth.

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Summer Pruning Jasmine
05 January 2025

Summer Pruning Jasmine

Mid-season pruning for jasmine.

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What Do Bumblebees Eat in UK Gardens?
04 January 2025

What Do Bumblebees Eat in UK Gardens?

Feeding bumblebees in your garden.

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When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in the UK
04 January 2025

When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in the UK

Best sowing and planting times for sweet potatoes.

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Best Grass Seed for Heavy Clay in the UK
03 January 2025

Best Grass Seed for Heavy Clay in the UK

Which grass seed works best for heavy clay conditions.

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