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.
The days are getting shorter, we’ve had a few chilly nights and Autumn colour is well and truly bringing our gardens alive. October is the time to get out in the garden and enjoy the last few warm days of Autumn before the start of early frosts in November. Here are our tips…
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Mow less frequently, and raise the height of cut as the growth rate of the grass slows down. This will help the lawn to withstand the last of the warm, dry weather, and also keep it resistant to treading as the wet weather arrives…
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Apart from the centre, most of Marlow is on a hillside, hence the gardens are sloped. We were asked to design a garden using terraces that would fit with the high end finish of the house and to maximise the space of the garden without compromising on style. Options…
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We were tasked to transfer this old concrete drive and dated block paved drive near Marlow into something fitting of the beautiful house and location. We have undertaken many drives and patios, but this has to be our biggest yet…. TEMPLE 1 Between the client and…
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Dead head rhododendrons to prolong flowering period Prune Camelia’s to encourage new growth Apply wetting agent to lawn to help with water retention and prevent excess watering Trim buxus hedging and feed Spread chipped bark to help suppress weeds and keep…
... read moreAt this time of year, the garden demands a lot of time and effort, but your hard work can be quickly rewarded. With a usually good combination of rain and sun, the warm and moist conditions bring everything to life and growth is rapid. What can beat the delight of a…
... read moreThrough the summer months, we want to be outside and enjoying our gardens as much as possible. The warm summer temperatures and lengthy days entice us out from early morning until late in the evening. It is the time to invite family and friends over for a BBQ, to…
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For the majority of people, the prospect of summer holidays is eagerly anticipated. A chance to relax and unwind, try new things and spend quality time with family and friends. It is a time to escape from the usual routine and forget about chores back home. However,…
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