Hedge Cutting & Garden Maintenance Blog

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

Signs of Underwatering in Plants
27 January 2024

Signs of Underwatering in Plants

Spotting underwatering in your garden.

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How to Grow Sweet Peas in the UK
27 January 2024

How to Grow Sweet Peas in the UK

Complete guide to growing sweet peas in British gardens.

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Storing Your Fork Over Winter
27 January 2024

Storing Your Fork Over Winter

Winter storage for fork.

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Leaf Miners vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?
27 January 2024

Leaf Miners vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?

Telling leaf miners and scale insects apart.

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Rake Safety Tips
26 January 2024

Rake Safety Tips

Using your rake safely.

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Building a Slow Worms House for Your Garden
26 January 2024

Building a Slow Worms House for Your Garden

DIY slow worms habitat guide.

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Best Sweetcorn Varieties for UK Gardens
25 January 2024

Best Sweetcorn Varieties for UK Gardens

Top sweetcorn varieties for British conditions.

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What to Do in the Garden in April
24 January 2024

What to Do in the Garden in April

Monthly garden guide for April.

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Acidic Soil Drainage Tips
24 January 2024

Acidic Soil Drainage Tips

Improving drainage in acidic soil.

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Cold Frame Planning Permission in the UK
24 January 2024

Cold Frame Planning Permission in the UK

Do you need permission for a cold frame?

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Small Garden Greenhouse Ideas
24 January 2024

Small Garden Greenhouse Ideas

{Feature} solutions for compact spaces.

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Winter Pruning Penstemons
23 January 2024

Winter Pruning Penstemons

Dormant season pruning for penstemons.

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Back Garden Path Layout Ideas
23 January 2024

Back Garden Path Layout Ideas

Incorporating path in your back garden.

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Fig Tree Problems in UK Gardens
23 January 2024

Fig Tree Problems in UK Gardens

Common fig issues and how to treat them.

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What Do Blue Tits Eat in UK Gardens?
23 January 2024

What Do Blue Tits Eat in UK Gardens?

Feeding blue tits in your garden.

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How to Attract Hoverflies to Your Garden
23 January 2024

How to Attract Hoverflies to Your Garden

Creating a hoverflies-friendly garden.

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Squash Growing Problems and Solutions
21 January 2024

Squash Growing Problems and Solutions

Common squash issues and how to fix them.

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How to Help Hoverflies in Winter
21 January 2024

How to Help Hoverflies in Winter

Supporting hoverflies through cold months.

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How to Help Bees in Winter
21 January 2024

How to Help Bees in Winter

Supporting bees through cold months.

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How Much to Prune Salix
21 January 2024

How Much to Prune Salix

Pruning amounts for salix.

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Slow Worms-Friendly Garden Tips
21 January 2024

Slow Worms-Friendly Garden Tips

Making your garden welcoming for slow worms.

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How to Repair a Fence Panel
20 January 2024

How to Repair a Fence Panel

Fixing common fence panel problems.

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Chillies Companion Planting Guide
20 January 2024

Chillies Companion Planting Guide

What to grow alongside chillies.

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How to Sharpen a Pruning Saw
20 January 2024

How to Sharpen a Pruning Saw

Sharpening tips for pruning saw.

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June Lawn Care: What to Do This Month
20 January 2024

June Lawn Care: What to Do This Month

Essential lawn tasks for June in UK gardens.

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Plums Tree Problems and Diseases
19 January 2024

Plums Tree Problems and Diseases

Common plums issues and treatments.

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Winter Pruning Roses
19 January 2024

Winter Pruning Roses

Dormant season pruning for roses.

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How to Deadhead Petunias for More Blooms
19 January 2024

How to Deadhead Petunias for More Blooms

Deadheading tips for petunias.

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Celery Growing Problems and Solutions
19 January 2024

Celery Growing Problems and Solutions

Common celery issues and how to fix them.

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Escallonia vs Laurel Hedge: Which Is Better?
18 January 2024

Escallonia vs Laurel Hedge: Which Is Better?

Comparing escallonia and laurel for hedging.

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Frit Fly vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?
18 January 2024

Frit Fly vs Scale Insects: What's the Difference?

Telling frit fly and scale insects apart.

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Strimmer Safety Tips
17 January 2024

Strimmer Safety Tips

Using your strimmer safely.

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How to Grow Garlic in the UK
16 January 2024

How to Grow Garlic in the UK

Complete guide to growing garlic in British gardens.

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Best Plants for Bats in UK Gardens
16 January 2024

Best Plants for Bats in UK Gardens

Plants that attract bats.

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How to Fix Mushrooms in Your Lawn (UK Guide)
16 January 2024

How to Fix Mushrooms in Your Lawn (UK Guide)

Step-by-step guide to fixing mushrooms in British lawns.

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How to Grow Apples in the UK
15 January 2024

How to Grow Apples in the UK

Complete guide to growing apples in British gardens.

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Plants That Repel Sawfly
15 January 2024

Plants That Repel Sawfly

Natural deterrents for sawfly.

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Greengages Not Fruiting? Common Causes
15 January 2024

Greengages Not Fruiting? Common Causes

Why your greengages isn't producing.

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How to Grow Shallots in the UK
15 January 2024

How to Grow Shallots in the UK

Complete guide to growing shallots in British gardens.

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Snowdrops Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning
15 January 2024

Snowdrops Care Guide: Watering, Feeding and Pruning

Everything you need to know about snowdrops care.

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Summer Pruning Spiraea
15 January 2024

Summer Pruning Spiraea

Mid-season pruning for spiraea.

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How to Deadhead Lilies for More Blooms
14 January 2024

How to Deadhead Lilies for More Blooms

Deadheading tips for lilies.

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Best Companion Plants for Geraniums
14 January 2024

Best Companion Plants for Geraniums

What to plant alongside geraniums.

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How to Grow Kale in the UK
13 January 2024

How to Grow Kale in the UK

Complete guide to growing kale in British gardens.

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How to Water Trees Properly
13 January 2024

How to Water Trees Properly

Watering guide for trees.

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Small Garden Lawn Ideas
12 January 2024

Small Garden Lawn Ideas

{Feature} solutions for compact spaces.

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Hard Pruning Clematis: When and How
12 January 2024

Hard Pruning Clematis: When and How

Rejuvenation pruning for clematis.

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How to Plant a Medlar Tree in the UK
12 January 2024

How to Plant a Medlar Tree in the UK

Step-by-step guide to planting medlar trees.

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Best Ranunculus Varieties for UK Gardens
11 January 2024

Best Ranunculus Varieties for UK Gardens

Top ranunculus varieties that thrive in Britain.

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Sprayer Safety Tips
11 January 2024

Sprayer Safety Tips

Using your sprayer safely.

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Winter Pruning Kerria
11 January 2024

Winter Pruning Kerria

Dormant season pruning for kerria.

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Beech Hedge Spacing Guide
11 January 2024

Beech Hedge Spacing Guide

How far apart to plant beech for a perfect hedge.

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When to Prune Alder Trees
10 January 2024

When to Prune Alder Trees

Best time to prune alder for healthy growth.

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How to Grow Cherries in the UK
10 January 2024

How to Grow Cherries in the UK

Complete guide to growing cherries in British gardens.

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Best Damsons Varieties for UK Gardens
09 January 2024

Best Damsons Varieties for UK Gardens

Top damsons varieties for Britain.

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Newts-Friendly Garden Tips
09 January 2024

Newts-Friendly Garden Tips

Making your garden welcoming for newts.

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When to Prune Weigela in the UK
09 January 2024

When to Prune Weigela in the UK

Best pruning times for weigela.

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How to Help Wrens in Winter
08 January 2024

How to Help Wrens in Winter

Supporting wrens through cold months.

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Lawn Mushrooms After Heavy Snow: How to Recover
08 January 2024

Lawn Mushrooms After Heavy Snow: How to Recover

Restoring your lawn after heavy snow damage.

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Garden Tasks for Cold Weather
07 January 2024

Garden Tasks for Cold Weather

What to do when it's cold.

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Goldfinches-Friendly Garden Tips
07 January 2024

Goldfinches-Friendly Garden Tips

Making your garden welcoming for goldfinches.

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Front Garden Family-Friendly Ideas
06 January 2024

Front Garden Family-Friendly Ideas

{Style} designs for front gardens.

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Growing Echinacea in Pots and Containers
05 January 2024

Growing Echinacea in Pots and Containers

Container growing guide for echinacea.

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Best Companion Plants for Sedums
05 January 2024

Best Companion Plants for Sedums

What to plant alongside sedums.

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Plants That Repel Raspberry Beetle
03 January 2024

Plants That Repel Raspberry Beetle

Natural deterrents for raspberry beetle.

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Verbena Not Flowering? Common Causes
03 January 2024

Verbena Not Flowering? Common Causes

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

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Quince Tree Problems in UK Gardens
02 January 2024

Quince Tree Problems in UK Gardens

Common quince issues and how to treat them.

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How to Create a Pergola in Your Garden
01 January 2024

How to Create a Pergola in Your Garden

Adding a pergola to your outdoor space.

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Plants That Repel Gooseberry Sawfly
01 January 2024

Plants That Repel Gooseberry Sawfly

Natural deterrents for gooseberry sawfly.

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How to Grow Figs in the UK
01 January 2024

How to Grow Figs in the UK

Complete guide to growing figs in British gardens.

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How to Deadhead Hellebores for More Blooms
01 January 2024

How to Deadhead Hellebores for More Blooms

Deadheading tips for hellebores.

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Best Plants for Ladybirds in UK Gardens
01 January 2024

Best Plants for Ladybirds in UK Gardens

Plants that attract ladybirds.

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How to Grow Artichokes in the UK
01 January 2024

How to Grow Artichokes in the UK

Complete guide to growing artichokes in British gardens.

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How to Repair a Bug Hotel
01 January 2024

How to Repair a Bug Hotel

Fixing common bug hotel problems.

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When to Prune Strawberries Trees in the UK
01 January 2024

When to Prune Strawberries Trees in the UK

Best pruning times for strawberries.

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Growing Strawberries in Pots
01 January 2024

Growing Strawberries in Pots

Container growing for strawberries.

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Growing Marigolds in Pots and Containers
01 January 2024

Growing Marigolds in Pots and Containers

Container growing guide for marigolds.

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How to Repair a Path
01 January 2024

How to Repair a Path

Fixing common path problems.

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Best Rudbeckia Varieties for UK Gardens
01 January 2024

Best Rudbeckia Varieties for UK Gardens

Top rudbeckia varieties that thrive in Britain.

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Best Companion Plants for Chrysanthemums
01 January 2024

Best Companion Plants for Chrysanthemums

What to plant alongside chrysanthemums.

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