Hedge Cutting & Garden Maintenance Blog

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

How to Help Birds in Winter
10 May 2024

How to Help Birds in Winter

Supporting birds through cold months.

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Repotting Plants in Herb Planters
09 May 2024

Repotting Plants in Herb Planters

When and how to repot herb planters plants.

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Budget Patio Ideas for Gardens
09 May 2024

Budget Patio Ideas for Gardens

Affordable ways to add patio.

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Best Companion Plants for Lupins
08 May 2024

Best Companion Plants for Lupins

What to plant alongside lupins.

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Lawn Mower Safety Tips
08 May 2024

Lawn Mower Safety Tips

Using your lawn mower safely.

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When to Prune Redcurrants Trees in the UK
08 May 2024

When to Prune Redcurrants Trees in the UK

Best pruning times for redcurrants.

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Best Companion Plants for Primroses
07 May 2024

Best Companion Plants for Primroses

What to plant alongside primroses.

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April Lawn Care: What to Do This Month
07 May 2024

April Lawn Care: What to Do This Month

Essential lawn tasks for April in UK gardens.

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Best Plants for Herb Planters
06 May 2024

Best Plants for Herb Planters

What to grow in herb planters.

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Why Is My Lawn Red Thread? Causes and Fixes
06 May 2024

Why Is My Lawn Red Thread? Causes and Fixes

Common reasons your lawn is red thread and how to solve it.

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Sparrows-Friendly Garden Tips
06 May 2024

Sparrows-Friendly Garden Tips

Making your garden welcoming for sparrows.

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Hedge Trimmer Not Working? Common Fixes
06 May 2024

Hedge Trimmer Not Working? Common Fixes

Troubleshooting your hedge trimmer.

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Best Plants for Grass Snakes in UK Gardens
05 May 2024

Best Plants for Grass Snakes in UK Gardens

Plants that attract grass snakes.

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When to Overseeding Your Lawn in the UK
05 May 2024

When to Overseeding Your Lawn in the UK

Best timing for overseeding your lawn through the seasons.

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How to Plant Up a Self-Watering Pots
05 May 2024

How to Plant Up a Self-Watering Pots

Planting guide for self-watering pots.

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When to Plant Marigolds in the UK
05 May 2024

When to Plant Marigolds in the UK

Best planting times for marigolds.

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Raspberry Beetle vs Greenfly: What's the Difference?
05 May 2024

Raspberry Beetle vs Greenfly: What's the Difference?

Telling raspberry beetle and greenfly apart.

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How to Deadhead Salvias for More Blooms
05 May 2024

How to Deadhead Salvias for More Blooms

Deadheading tips for salvias.

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How to Repair a Garden Steps
05 May 2024

How to Repair a Garden Steps

Fixing common garden steps problems.

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How to Help Hedgehogs in Winter
04 May 2024

How to Help Hedgehogs in Winter

Supporting hedgehogs through cold months.

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How to Clean a Rotavator After Use
04 May 2024

How to Clean a Rotavator After Use

Proper cleaning for rotavator.

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Gate Planning Permission in the UK
02 May 2024

Gate Planning Permission in the UK

Do you need permission for a gate?

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Rocket Companion Planting Guide
02 May 2024

Rocket Companion Planting Guide

What to grow alongside rocket.

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Hawthorn Hedge Problems and Solutions
02 May 2024

Hawthorn Hedge Problems and Solutions

Common issues with hawthorn hedges and how to fix them.

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Best Materials for a Bug Hotel
02 May 2024

Best Materials for a Bug Hotel

Choosing materials for your bug hotel.

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Rosemary Beetles vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?
02 May 2024

Rosemary Beetles vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?

Telling rosemary beetles and scale insects apart.

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How to Get Rid of Cabbage White in the Garden
01 May 2024

How to Get Rid of Cabbage White in the Garden

Effective methods for controlling cabbage white.

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Summer Pruning Fruit Trees
01 May 2024

Summer Pruning Fruit Trees

Mid-season pruning for fruit trees.

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How to Care for a Pear Tree
01 May 2024

How to Care for a Pear Tree

Complete care guide for pear trees.

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Best Plants for Butterflies in UK Gardens
01 May 2024

Best Plants for Butterflies in UK Gardens

Plants that attract butterflies.

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Best Zinnias Varieties for UK Gardens
30 April 2024

Best Zinnias Varieties for UK Gardens

Top zinnias varieties that thrive in Britain.

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How to Sharpen a Fork
30 April 2024

How to Sharpen a Fork

Sharpening tips for fork.

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When to Plant Chillies in the UK
29 April 2024

When to Plant Chillies in the UK

Best sowing and planting times for chillies.

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How to Harvest Garlic: When and How
29 April 2024

How to Harvest Garlic: When and How

Knowing when garlic is ready to pick.

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When to Plant Rudbeckia in the UK
28 April 2024

When to Plant Rudbeckia in the UK

Best planting times for rudbeckia.

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Best Trees for Screening in UK Gardens
27 April 2024

Best Trees for Screening in UK Gardens

Top tree choices for screening.

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When to Trim Box Hedges in the UK
27 April 2024

When to Trim Box Hedges in the UK

Best times to cut box hedges for healthy growth.

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Arch Positioning Tips
27 April 2024

Arch Positioning Tips

Where to place your arch.

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Storing Your Garden Hose Over Winter
26 April 2024

Storing Your Garden Hose Over Winter

Winter storage for garden hose.

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What to Do in the Garden in November
25 April 2024

What to Do in the Garden in November

Monthly garden guide for November.

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Lawn Brown Spots After Heatwave: How to Recover
25 April 2024

Lawn Brown Spots After Heatwave: How to Recover

Restoring your lawn after heatwave damage.

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How to Attract Bats to Your Garden
24 April 2024

How to Attract Bats to Your Garden

Creating a bats-friendly garden.

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French Beans Growing Problems and Solutions
24 April 2024

French Beans Growing Problems and Solutions

Common french beans issues and how to fix them.

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When to Plant Alliums in the UK
23 April 2024

When to Plant Alliums in the UK

Best planting times for alliums.

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How to Harvest French Beans: When and How
23 April 2024

How to Harvest French Beans: When and How

Knowing when french beans is ready to pick.

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How to Sharpen a Leaf Blower
22 April 2024

How to Sharpen a Leaf Blower

Sharpening tips for leaf blower.

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Growing Pumpkins in Containers
22 April 2024

Growing Pumpkins in Containers

How to grow pumpkins in pots and grow bags.

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Magnolia vs Oak: Which Should You Plant?
22 April 2024

Magnolia vs Oak: Which Should You Plant?

Comparing magnolia and oak for your garden.

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When to Trim Leylandii Hedges in the UK
22 April 2024

When to Trim Leylandii Hedges in the UK

Best times to cut leylandii hedges for healthy growth.

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Natural Caterpillars Control Methods
22 April 2024

Natural Caterpillars Control Methods

Organic ways to deal with caterpillars.

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Damsons Tree Problems and Diseases
20 April 2024

Damsons Tree Problems and Diseases

Common damsons issues and treatments.

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How to Improve Sandy Soil
19 April 2024

How to Improve Sandy Soil

Making sandy soil more productive.

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Pansies Not Flowering? Common Causes
18 April 2024

Pansies Not Flowering? Common Causes

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

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Growing Pansies in Pots and Containers
18 April 2024

Growing Pansies in Pots and Containers

Container growing guide for pansies.

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Preventing Flea Beetles in Your Garden
18 April 2024

Preventing Flea Beetles in Your Garden

Stop flea beetles before they become a problem.

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How to Grow a Lonicera Hedge
17 April 2024

How to Grow a Lonicera Hedge

Complete guide to planting and growing lonicera hedges.

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How to Watering Your Lawn Without a Scarifier
17 April 2024

How to Watering Your Lawn Without a Scarifier

Alternative methods for watering when you don't have a scarifier.

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Primroses Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning
17 April 2024

Primroses Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning

Everything you need to know about primroses care.

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Natural Scale Insects Control Methods
15 April 2024

Natural Scale Insects Control Methods

Organic ways to deal with scale insects.

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How to Shape a Topiary Hedge
15 April 2024

How to Shape a Topiary Hedge

Creating topiary shapes with your hedges.

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Sawfly in Lawn: How to Treat
15 April 2024

Sawfly in Lawn: How to Treat

Dealing with sawfly in your grass.

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Whitefly vs Aphids: What's the Difference?
15 April 2024

Whitefly vs Aphids: What's the Difference?

Telling whitefly and aphids apart.

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How to Harvest Courgettes: When and How
14 April 2024

How to Harvest Courgettes: When and How

Knowing when courgettes is ready to pick.

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Pruning Hydrangeas for Shape
14 April 2024

Pruning Hydrangeas for Shape

Shaping your hydrangeas through pruning.

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Best Plants for Window Boxes
14 April 2024

Best Plants for Window Boxes

What to grow in window boxes.

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Growing Turnips in Containers
14 April 2024

Growing Turnips in Containers

How to grow turnips in pots and grow bags.

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Best Turnips Varieties for UK Gardens
14 April 2024

Best Turnips Varieties for UK Gardens

Top turnips varieties for British conditions.

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When to Plant Leeks in the UK
14 April 2024

When to Plant Leeks in the UK

Best sowing and planting times for leeks.

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How to Plant Up a Grow Bags
14 April 2024

How to Plant Up a Grow Bags

Planting guide for grow bags.

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Winter Pruning Climbing Roses
14 April 2024

Winter Pruning Climbing Roses

Dormant season pruning for climbing roses.

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When to Prune Salvias in the UK
13 April 2024

When to Prune Salvias in the UK

Best pruning times for salvias.

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How to Use a Hedge Trimmer Properly
13 April 2024

How to Use a Hedge Trimmer Properly

Getting the best results from your hedge trimmer.

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How to Care for a Walnut Tree
12 April 2024

How to Care for a Walnut Tree

Complete care guide for walnut trees.

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How to Store Leeks After Harvest
12 April 2024

How to Store Leeks After Harvest

Keeping leeks fresh for longer.

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Celeriac Companion Planting Guide
12 April 2024

Celeriac Companion Planting Guide

What to grow alongside celeriac.

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Shrub Roses Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
12 April 2024

Shrub Roses Pruning Mistakes to Avoid

Common errors when pruning shrub roses.

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When to Prune Raspberries Trees in the UK
11 April 2024

When to Prune Raspberries Trees in the UK

Best pruning times for raspberries.

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When to Prune Peaches Trees in the UK
11 April 2024

When to Prune Peaches Trees in the UK

Best pruning times for peaches.

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Pruning Grape Vines for Shape
11 April 2024

Pruning Grape Vines for Shape

Shaping your grape vines through pruning.

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How to Thicken a Blackthorn Hedge
10 April 2024

How to Thicken a Blackthorn Hedge

Tips for making your blackthorn hedge denser.

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February Lawn Care: What to Do This Month
10 April 2024

February Lawn Care: What to Do This Month

Essential lawn tasks for February in UK gardens.

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Philadelphus Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
10 April 2024

Philadelphus Pruning Mistakes to Avoid

Common errors when pruning philadelphus.

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Lawn Overseeding Tips for UK Gardens
10 April 2024

Lawn Overseeding Tips for UK Gardens

Expert advice on overseeding your lawn properly.

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Lupins Not Flowering? Common Causes
10 April 2024

Lupins Not Flowering? Common Causes

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

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Hydrangeas Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
10 April 2024

Hydrangeas Pruning Mistakes to Avoid

Common errors when pruning hydrangeas.

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Best Plants for Frogs in UK Gardens
09 April 2024

Best Plants for Frogs in UK Gardens

Plants that attract frogs.

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Bees in Garden: Good or Bad?
09 April 2024

Bees in Garden: Good or Bad?

Are bees helpful or harmful?

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How to Train a Blackberries Tree
09 April 2024

How to Train a Blackberries Tree

Training methods for blackberries trees.

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Growing Roses in Pots and Containers
09 April 2024

Growing Roses in Pots and Containers

Container growing guide for roses.

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What to Do in the Garden in September
09 April 2024

What to Do in the Garden in September

Monthly garden guide for September.

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Impatiens Not Flowering? Common Causes
09 April 2024

Impatiens Not Flowering? Common Causes

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

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Pruning Raspberries for Shape
09 April 2024

Pruning Raspberries for Shape

Shaping your raspberries through pruning.

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Best Plants for Slow Worms in UK Gardens
08 April 2024

Best Plants for Slow Worms in UK Gardens

Plants that attract slow worms.

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June Gardening Jobs for UK Gardens
07 April 2024

June Gardening Jobs for UK Gardens

What to do in the garden in June.

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How to Build a Arch (DIY Guide)
07 April 2024

How to Build a Arch (DIY Guide)

Step-by-step arch construction.

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Building a Solitary Bees House for Your Garden
06 April 2024

Building a Solitary Bees House for Your Garden

DIY solitary bees habitat guide.

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