The hard landscaping is in, and it’s already reshaped the whole flow of the space. Next up: planting. That paving is Antique Tuscan stone from @nigelbelcherstonepaving – such a beautiful choice, full of character and charm. Can’t wait to see this one come together 🍃 READ MORE
We’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award! This recognition celebrates our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community — including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families — both in our workplace and beyond. We believe those who serve our country deserve nothing but respect and support, and this award is a proud milestone in an ongoing commitment. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. READ MORE
The RHS isn’t waiting until next summer to think about drought. They’re planning for it right now. If the biggest name in gardening thinks it’s worth doing a year ahead, it’s probably worth us doing too. What’s the first thing you’d change if you knew next summer was going to be another scorcher? READ MORE
Building a garden that can handle what’s coming. These are a few of our favourite drought-tolerant picks, easy to find at your local garden centre and built to thrive without constant watering 🌿 READ MORE
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
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
Here is a newsletter “extra” with the legal requirements of the Thames Water hosepipe ban: Hosepipe Ban Extra
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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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
