Guidance, advice and ideas from the experts at Thames Valley Gardens on how to build, maintain and grow your dream landscaped garden. Find tips on what to do each month. Inspiration for creating the garden design of your dreams. Planting ideas for year round colour and scent, and how to guides for maintaining your garden and keeping your lawn in pristine condition.
As anyone living in the Thames Valley knows we’re blessed with the perfect combination of countryside charm and connectivity. But whether you are in a townhouse in Windsor or a detached home in Beaconsfield, there is one luxury that is becoming increasingly rare: Space. An answer to the space conundrum is often to move. But
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As the days get shorter and the temperature drops in the Thames Valley, the natural instinct is to draw the curtains and forget about the garden until the first daffodils appear. However, ask any landscape gardener and they’ll let you into a little secret: Great summer gardens are built in the winter. While it might
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This summer many of us have been watching our lawns turn from lush green into a dry, brown desert brought on by the heatwaves and hosepipe bans we’ve seen. Come autumn our lawns are desperately in need of a little TLC to repair brown patches, lighten compacted earth and tackle the weeds that have thrived
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When it comes to transforming your outdoor space, finding the right landscape gardener can make all the difference. Whether you’re dreaming of a lush garden retreat or need a practical, accessible layout for family use, choosing the right professional lies at the heart of achieving a result you’ll love for years to come. So here’s
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This year water has been making a splash at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show. Designers showed us not just how to incorporate water into our gardens as a unique feature and magnet for biodiversity. But also highlighted how we can adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change. And it’s no wonder gardeners are
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