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Every good gardener needs tools to help them. No matter what you’re trying to achieve, whether it is a complete garden revamp, or simply planting a few new flowers, tools can make your life much easier and make sure a good job is always being done. From novices to experts, there’s no denying the power …
Must-Have Gardening Tools for Every Outdoor Enthusiast Read More »
If you’re looking to forge a career in gardening, one of the best ways to sell your skills is through a portfolio. This is where you can compile a collection of your work to showcase to potential employers and clients. A portfolio is a valuable way of showcasing what you do and can be a …
Are you someone with a passion for nature who feels a pang of envy every time you see a gardener transforming someone’s outside space? If this sounds familiar, then you may be thinking about turning your desire into a career. So how do you take them first few steps? Well, here is a guide from …
Most of us, if not all, are now aware of the dangers of climate change. The need for sustainable living has never been more important, and one of the places you can begin to make a difference is in your garden. Sustainable gardening is a powerful and efficient way of making an impact on the …
Most gardens that we work on have a need for compost and bark chips. These have many benefits, not just on the visual aspect of a space, but also helping to protect the plants that are being grown. There is an issue with this though, and that is the packaging that these materials come in. …
How Recycling Plastic Bags and Plant Pots is Changing Read More »
Many people may think a garden transformation is a huge job that will take lots of time and cost lots of money. While this can sometimes be the case, it doesn’t always have to be. A garden revamp is a technique we often use here at The Southwest London Gardener, and it can mean your …
Many people in London live a busy life. From the morning commute, the day in the office, the journey home, and everything else, it can sometimes feel like there isn’t any time to get out in your garden and create your ideal outside space. But just because you’re busy, doesn’t mean you can’t keep up …
We are proud of the fact that we are natural gardeners. This means we are always looking to create gardens that are sustainable and good for the planet. We love being outside surrounded by nature and wildlife, and are saddened when we hear some of the worrying statistics that are a product of the threat …
We are proud to support the sGD ‘Say ‘NO’ to Plastic grass and plants’ Campaign Read More »
Spring is finally here. The cold weather and dark nights of winter and now nothing but a distant memory and you can start beginning to get ready to spend more time in your garden. With the longer nights and warmer weather comes plenty of opportunity to get outside and enjoy your outside space, but how …
10 Features to Help Make the Most of a Spring Garden Read More »
Gardening is a hobby or job loved by many people right across the world. From the flower parades of Holland to the Chelsea flower show, everyone loves seeing the wild and wonderful colours that can be grown. And of course, this is only one side of gardening, with design as well as soft and hard …
7 Myths About Gardening, and Why They’re Not True Read More »
If you’re lucky enough to have plenty of outside space on your London home, then you know how much joy a well-maintained garden can bring. A great way to make sure you are truly enjoying your garden to the max is to add garden furniture. This can have many uses, from providing a bit of …
Gardening isn’t for everyone. Some people don’t like the idea of getting their hands dirty and digging in. But for others, this is a dream job. Here at The Southwest London Gardener, we are obviously biased, but we think gardening is the best job in the world. We are always looking for new, exciting people …
Ten Qualities (Not Including Experience) That We Look for in a Gardener Read More »
If you’re a lover of your garden, then you’re probably a lover of spring. The mornings are brighter, you can spend longer under the sun in an evening, and the weather is warmer. And they aren’t the only benefits, as when it comes to your garden, things are going to start to change. Spring is …
There are many ways you can transform your garden. You can install a garden room, change the shape of your lawn, or add a new colour scheme. Another way that may not be used quite as often is to add a water feature. Water features come in many different shapes and sizes, and here at …
The Ways and Benefits of Using Water Features in Your Garden Read More »
Here at The Southwest London Gardener, we are proud to be natural gardeners. This means that during every job, we try our utmost to make sure the materials and methods we are using are completely natural. We do this by choosing everything we build with carefully, and recycling when we can, such as on one …
If you’re a dedicated reader of our blog, then you will know that we regularly let our readers know about the favourite gardens in our surrounding area. We’ve taken a look at the best gardens in London, Twickenham, and now we’re turning our focus onto another of our locations, Wandsworth and Wimbledon. There are some …
When the new year comes round, you may be staring out of your back window at a garden that looks old and tired. Maybe you make the decision that this year is the year you’re going to change things and transform your outside space. So, how do you do it? Well, you can go it …
Why You Should Use Professional Gardeners and Landscapers in London Read More »
As we welcome in a new year, many people will have made resolutions. Exercise more, eat less chocolate, read more books, something along them lines. But what if your resolution was to finally whack on some gloves, pick up your spade, sharpen your secateurs, and get out in the garden? Well, if this sounds like …
Want to Take up Gardening? Here are 7 Beginner Tips Read More »
There’s no denying it, London is a very built-up area. There are over 3 and a half million homes in London, but these homes have the smallest percentage of gardens in the UK, meaning finding a bit of green space to enjoy some nature can be tough. Here at the Southwest London Gardener, we are …
With the year coming to an end, now is the perfect time to plan ahead for the future. Many new year’s resolutions revolve around heading to the gym more often, or stopping those late-night raids of the fridge, so you may not be thinking of creating ones for your garden. Well, whether you’re new to …
5 New Year Gardening Resolutions You Should Take on This Year Read More »