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4 ways to blur the lines between your home and garden

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by Thames Valley Landscapes
29th April 2022
Reading time 6 minutes

One of the biggest trends in home renovations in recent years is the installation of large glass walls or big bi-fold doors. And no wonder when you consider the benefits.  The uninterrupted views help to extend your indoor space into the outdoors – making your home feel larger and more open. The landscape you look

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4 ways to blur the lines between your home and garden
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Inspiring tomorrow’s green heroes

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by Thames Valley Landscapes
22nd March 2022
Reading time 5 minutes
At Thames Valley Landscapes, we do our best to work in harmony with the environment and to carry out our landscaping work in a sustainable manner. So, we were excited to undertake a new initiative of donating trees to local schools to help promote an understanding of environmental issues. Who knows, we may have even...
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Inspiring tomorrow’s green heroes
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The hottest garden trends for 2022

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by Thames Valley Landscapes
27th January 2022
Reading time 7 minutes

As the new year begins, we can look ahead and start giving our gardens the love and attention they need. But if you’re looking for something more interesting than the mundane gardening activities such as mowing the lawn, weeding, and trimming the hedges then here are 10 key garden trends for 2022 to inspire you.

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The hottest garden trends for 2022
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How to care for your Christmas tree

by Thames Valley Landscapes
4th December 2021
Reading time 8 minutes

When it comes to Christmas trees, we come down firmly on the side of bringing a real tree into our homes. It looks fabulous and smells even better – releasing a sweet piney scent that lets us know it’s time to pour the eggnog and start celebrating the festive period. So, if you’re new to

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How to care for your Christmas tree
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What is a landscape gardener?

by Thames Valley Landscapes
22nd November 2021
Reading time 4 minutes

If you’re looking to transform your garden from a neglected patch of weeds and require professional help, it’s useful to understand who you need to call to help get the job done. As landscape gardeners our role is fundamental to aiding the change, but we we’re often confused with garden designers. While the role of

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What is a landscape gardener?

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