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When people think of London, they think of famous skylines, the Thames flowing through the heart of the city, the London Eye and Big Ben. What many people don’t think of, are gardens. Throughout London, there are over three million gardens. That’s a lot of green space that can be vital in bringing some greenery …
On the 28th July, 2019, a record was broken in the UK. In the delightful Cambridge botanic gardens, a temperature of 38.7 degrees Celsius was recorded. This was the hottest UK temperature ever recorded, and as I write this in 2022, there’s a 30% chance of that being broken in the coming week. So, with …
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When people think of gardening, they imagine getting their hands dirty planting flowers, laying turf, and building structures. Before all this can happen though, there is an integral part of the process that needs to be done. The design. All great gardening teams have a great garden designer, and here’s how you can become one. …
Here at The Southwest London Gardener, we pride ourselves on being natural gardeners. If you’ve found your way to this guide through our home page, you will have already read our title of ‘The Natural Landscaper’. But this term can be confusing. When outdoors, surrounded by greenery and wildlife, surely there’s nothing unnatural about it? …
Natural Gardening: What is it and how can you do it? Read More »
With summer finally here, there’s never been a better time to get in the garden and enjoy the Great British weather. Summer is the UK’s favourite season, and there are plenty of reasons why, but a major factor is the fact the sun is shining, flowers are in full bloom, and we can really make …
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Railway sleepers are becoming increasingly popular throughout the world of garden design. And there are plenty of good reasons for this! Firstly, they make a great feature to any garden, and whether left in their rustic, often oil-speckled state, or painted to add a dash of colour to a garden, they are a handy way …
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Gardening isn’t always simple. With many different plants, materials, and designs that can form your landscaping plan, it’s important you find the right ones that work for you. If you live a busy life, you may not be able to tend to your garden as much as you would like, therefore low-maintenance landscaping ideas are …
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 …
Becoming a Gardener? What We Do and How to Join Us Read More »
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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It is great to get the kids out in the garden for a bit of fun, but you can also get them engaged in looking after the garden and growing their own plants. Flowers are easy to grow, so they are an excellent choice for starting to nurture a love of gardening. Kids can get …
Make a difference to the environment with these easy steps that will get you and your family outdoors and active all year round. Start a herb/vegetable patch The guests are in the kitchen, the food is cooking, how about a cocktail? Mojito with mint from the garden? Yes please. And what is in the oven… …
How can you make your Garden into a more sustainable place? Read More »
There are many reasons why trees are important to have in gardens and should be considered massively in all garden design aspects. Besides the obvious positives of growing fruit and nuts species but trees have an incredibly vital role in our plants eco-systems. Food produce and production value Fruit and nut trees have huge production …
Gardening has always been a British favourite and has been increasing in popularity over a few years. However, the past couple years theirs been a huge insurgency in gardening due to lockdown and people finding new hobbies to enjoy. Lockdown and the effects it had on gardening Gardening had been a life saver for people …