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Gardening is an interesting job. With many varied jobs and roles within the team, every day is different. At The Southwest London Gardener, we operate in Twickenham, Wandsworth and the surrounding areas of London. So just what makes being a gardener in the capital so enjoyable? Let’s find out. 1. The Challenge of Transforming Small …
The second blog in our series on how to become a gardener focuses on the greener side. Sometimes referred to as horticulturists, this kind of gardener is less focused on the landscaping and more on the plants themselves. The ideal job for someone who loves nature and enjoys nothing more than seeing the bright colours …
Being a gardener can mean many different things. Do you love designing outdoor spaces and creating stunning plans? Then maybe you could look at being a landscape designer. Are you a green-fingered plant enthusiast who enjoys choosing the perfect flowers for a garden? Then you could be a traditional gardener, focusing on planting. If you …
Do you love getting your hands dirty? Hate spending time stuck in an office and long to work outdoors? Well, have you ever considered a career as a gardener? A huge 42% of Brits claim to enjoy gardening, and why wouldn’t they? It gets you out under the sun, works you physically, as well as …
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Everyone loves spending time in their garden. When the sun is out and the sky is blue, there’s no better place to relax with an ice-cold drink and a book. One thing that people can struggle for though, is privacy. If you live in a built-up area, such as Twickenham and Wandsworth, you may have …
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If you look into your garden at any point of the year, you will probably see some green waste (also known as garden waste). These items can often end up raked up and thrown in the bin in a bid to declutter your outside space. While everyone loves a clean garden, green waste shouldn’t be …
Green Waste Disposal: What is it and how to do it. Read More »
Caring for a garden isn’t always easy. Busy work, social and family lives can often keep us away from our outside areas and lead us to neglect our garden. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Garden maintenance doesn’t need to take up a lot of time. As long as you can keep on …
There is no better time than the beginning of spring to get to grips with your garden. The wet and windy weather has passed, the sun is beginning to shine again, and the nights are growing longer. Spring is a great time to be outside, and it’s also a great time for your garden. With …
People love their gardens. Whether enjoying a cold drink in the sun or working up a sweat planting new flowers, a garden is everyone’s own little private place to enjoy the great outdoors. For most people who enjoy nothing more than taking in a deep breath of fresh air, there is a want for …
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