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We are happy to advise all our visitors on the suitability of specific plants for differing and sometimes the more difficult areas of your garden.  We can also provide lists of plants that are most suitable for certain garden areas for you to read and take away.

If you would like more detailed help and advice then Bob is available.  He has been designing and landscaping a wide range of gardens, from large to small, for over 40 years.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the best plants to grow in this area of the country and areas further away and he is very happy to give advice.  As Bob is not always at the nursery (he is still landscaping one or two days at present and is always away when we are building our show displays). 

If you would particularly like his more detailed advice then it is best to ring first to check his availability.
To find contact details, click here.

Below you will find tips and advice from expert gardeners with invaluable experience and knowhow.


Does it need pruning?
If you like a tidy garden you will probably want to prune in autumn, but there are some reasons why you might want to wait until spring.

How to check for winter damage.
Give plants enough time to start to grow before you dig them up.

Which bulbs should I buy in the green?
You will have much more success with some bulbs if they are bought in the green.

Planting up containers/pots.
If containers or pots are being planted up to be left outside all year round then read this tip.

Care of grasses in February and March.
Now is the time to start tidying up your grasses. Which varieties do I cut down and which do I tease out dead foliage?

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