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Is your garden feeling too hot to enjoy?

With hotter summers becoming more common, now is a great time to make your garden cooler, more comfortable and easier to enjoy. Think shady trees, covered seating areas, climate resilient planting, wildlife friendly borders and clever ways to make the most of every drop of water.   Not sure where to start? We’d be delighted to help you create a beautiful outdoor space that works better for you, your family and local wildlife. With 20 years of design experience and our own friendly, professional READ MORE

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Wildflowers aren’t just pretty, they’re doing serious work!

A single patch attracts bees, butterflies, pollinators that we can’t afford to loose. The roots hold soil together and when we get flooding, they are great at soaking it all up! We work wildflowers into our designs whenever we can, it’s so important to have a border that stays wild. It’s small changes like this that help support our environment and save pollinators that help keep us alive! Want more life in your garden? Call us on 01235 835664 or email office@wildtowonderful.co.uk to learn READ MORE

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Hosepipe Ban – the details

Here is a newsletter “extra” with the legal requirements of the Thames Water hosepipe ban:  Hosepipe Ban Extra

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The hosepipe ban has landed!

The hosepipe ban has come into force for Thames Water customers, meaning over 20 million people across the south and south-east are currently under some form of restriction. Read on for what’s still allowed while the ban’s in place, how to water more effectively with less, and how to prepare your garden so it copes better next time round. The short version: it starts with mulch. READ MORE

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Bumblebees are keeling over!

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Planting a tree makes a real difference ! ⬇⬇

Concrete in full sun hits 40°C. Grass hits 23°C. Add a tree and you knock off another 10 degrees! We’ve had two record heatwaves already this year. The RHS, the Woodland Trust and the HTA are now asking government to support an increase in domestic tree production – because the UK doesn’t grow enough of its own trees to keep up. “Plant a tree” can sound tokenistic. It isn’t. This is your street being liveable in 40°C heat, or not. Small ask. Big shade. 🌳 READ MORE

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Spotlight on: accessing the view

June 2026 – Spotlight on: accessing the view

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Planting Plans designed to thrive

Plants truly bring a garden to life. At Wild to Wonderful, we offer bespoke planting services tailored entirely to you – whether you want to get fully involved with a 1-1 Planting Masterclass, or prefer to step back and let us transform the space for you. We design thoughtful planting schemes that naturally thrive in your unique garden because here is a perfect plant for every condition. So, whether you are looking to refresh your borders or bring a brand-new design to life, we are here to READ MORE

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Heatwave Garden Tips

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Want beautiful blooms that last all summer long? Then it’s time to grab your secateurs! 🌹✂️

Deadheading is the ultimate secret weapon for a vibrant summer garden. By snipping off the faded flowers you stop the plant from wasting energy and encourage a wave of fresh, new growth. It’s a quick task that makes a huge difference! READ MORE

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