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Gardening Tips for Late Winter

Gardening Tips for Late Winter

With the cooler months upon us you may feel the familiar feeling of adversity creeping in. However, there is plenty we can do in the garden until that glorious spring season returns. As days get longer and soil temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to prepare for the growing season ahead. If you’re starting out with a new garden…

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What to do in the garden in June

What to do in the garden in June

Finally! The sun is out and we can enjoy our gardens. A bit of sun and a bit of rain is the recipe for a flourishing garden. And luckily that’s just what we’ve had. There is lots to look forward to now including the longest day (Monday 21st of June) as well as Father’s Day (20th June). June is…

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6 Steps to the perfect lawn

Lawns & Lawn Maintenance in Torbay & The South Hams

Give your garden a makeover and make your lawn lush again. Do you dream of a strong, green lawn? You’re not alone! A lot of the customers we work with start out with a ‘challenging’ lawn area, however by the time we’ve finished they are delighted and relieved. We can help you create the perfect lawn too…   1….

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What to do in the garden in March

What to do in your garden in March

As the first signs of spring emerge, we welcome the sun with open arms. Spring is the start of the gardeners calendar and give a real lift to everyone’s spirits. We want to help you make the most of your outdoor space so we’ve put together some ideas and tips to get your garden looking great! As lockdown eases,…

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What to do in the garden in January

What to do in the garden in January

It may be January and you could be wondering what, if anything, you could be doing to get your garden ready for the spring. As January is a time for fresh starts and new goals, you can be getting ready for the following 12-months and thinking about what you want to achieve – after all that’s half the fun!…

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Leatherjackets in your lawn?

Leatherjackets in your lawn

It’s easy to get the perfect lawn following an invasion of Leatherjackets, so here are few few strategies and some advice for you to follow. Leatherjackets are the larvae of Daddy-Long Legs as they are commonly known. The larvae cause damage to lawns by feeding on the roots of grass plants. Adult crane flies hatch from pupae in late…

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What to do in the Garden in October

Cyclamen

Just because it’s autumn there is no reason to turn your back on your garden, in fact, there is plenty to do throughout October, read on to find out what. 1. Mow your lawn  Mowing your lawn too short may seem like a time saver, but this can damage your grass as well as allow weeds to set root….

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What to do in the Garden in September

Garden in September; Tomato growing

As September is the start of autumn, we are almost half way through it and with the weather set to be lovely let’s get to your garden shipshape and ready for anything. Pick Raspberry Canes Pick autumn raspberries before the birds do! These are the (in my opinion) the tastiest soft fruit there is, and autumn raspberries are no…

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What to do in the Garden in August

Garden in August

What to do in the garden in August Get weeding! Both annual and perennial weeds start to produce thousands of seeds that will germinate in your garden next spring if left untouched. The best time to weed is right after a rain when the soil is still moist. If rainfall is scarce (which it has been!), irrigate your garden…

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