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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.

Why Winter is the Secret Season for Garden Transformations

12th December 2025
Reading time 3 minutes

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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Why Winter is the Secret Season for Garden Transformations

Discover Your Dream Garden Style: Inspiring Ideas for a Complete Garden Transformation

25th November 2025
Reading time 8 minutes
Transforming a garden is an exciting opportunity—especially when you have the space, budget and vision to create something extraordinary. Whether you’ve recently moved into a larger home, are preparing for a growing family, or simply want to enhance your outdoor lifestyle, a professionally landscaped garden can elevate your property and the way you enjoy it....
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Discover Your Dream Garden Style: Inspiring Ideas for a Complete Garden Transformation

How to rescue a lawn after a hot, dry summer

17th September 2025
Reading time 5 minutes

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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How to rescue a lawn after a hot, dry summer

How to find a good landscape gardener

26th June 2025
Reading time 4 minutes

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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How to find a good landscape gardener

Wet or Dry, Your Garden Can Thrive: Chelsea’s Top Tips

21st June 2024
Reading time 6 minutes

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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Wet or Dry, Your Garden Can Thrive: Chelsea’s Top Tips