As winter approaches, gardener turn their attention to how best to prepare their plants and lawns for the cold weather. With winter bringing stronger gusty winds and chilly temperatures as well as a lot more rain and the potential for snowfall, there are a few things to do to ensure a lawn remains not only neat and tidy throughout the winter weather but is ready to thrive again once the spring rol...

Frost can be devestating to our gardens if we don’t take the correct measures to protect the plant life and lawn turf. The conditions that cause frost are common during the winter, but the changeable weather in autumn can also produce frosts and freezes which can cause lasting damage. Frost is formed when water vapour changes from its gaseous form into a solid after being exposed to temperatures b...

Winter brings all sorts of trouble for our garden lawns, with the lack of sunlight only the beginning of it. The frost and fierce winds, soil saturated from rain and the occasional snowfall all suppress growth and limit the amount of drainage that naturally occurs. These common wintery elements can cause rot to set in, with even the most cultivated lawn turf beginning to look patchy and worn. So, ...

A construction soil management plan is a vital part of maintaining a soil’s quality and sustainability during building works. Quality soil is a valuable resource and should always be preserved even if it is not going to be retained for the site of the construction works as it can be sold for use in a landscaping project elsewhere....

Aggregate driveways are not only a durable and long-lasting option, they also provide a pleasing aesthetic that solid driveways do not. A layering of decorative aggregate adds colour and texture to your driveway to create an appealing design that you can coordinate with your house and garden features....

With autumn in full swing and trees shedding their leaves as they prepare to hibernate over winter, there is much to do in the garden. From clearing away the fallen leaves to protecting plants from the incoming colder weather and gusty winds, November is no time to leave our gardens to fend for themselves....