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Category Archives: planting
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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Spotlight on: Phasing your garden build
March 2026 – Spotlight on: Phasing your garden build
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Spotlight on step-by-step garden transformation
February 2026 – Spotlight on step-by-step garden transformation
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Recommended gardening tools, that we use every day!
We often get asked for tool recommendations so here is the list of the tools we use day in, day out and think you’ll love too. They also make the perfect gift for gardening friend or family member, or just to treat yourself! To make your life as easy as possible, we have put the links to the products, so all you need to do is scroll down the page to choose your favourite tool then click to order!* You can also watch our videos where we show you the tools and describe why they are so good! Garden READ MORE
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Planting through membrane and mulch – a step-by-step guide
Planting through weed membrane and covering it with gravel or bark chippings is a great way to reduce weeding and create an attractive low maintenance border. However, the planting can be a bit tricky, so here are 5 simple steps to make it easier: Step 1 – clearing the gravel/bark If you can plant before you apply the mulch to hide the membrane, that is best, but if you aren’t able to do so, rake back the mulch to expose the membrane beneath. Cut a cross READ MORE
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Trust me, I’m a garden designer!
When it comes to gardening, patience is everything and there’s certainly a large element of trust involved at this time of year especially…. Many people assume that after summer, things are calming down in the gardening world, in fact nothing could be further from the truth! With the cooler & damper weather, its now the ideal time for planting new plants into your borders and the perfect opportunity to split existing perennials to create larger displays of your favourite plants in READ MORE
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