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Building work has a habit of leaving gardens looking sorry for themselves. The extension’s finally done, the kitchen’s gleaming, and then you wander outside and your face falls. What used to be a tidy lawn is now a churned-up mess, the borders look like they’ve been used as a skip, and there’s that suspicious greasy …
Every garden has its quirks. A slope that makes half the space unusable. A corner that stays boggy through winter no matter what you plant there. A terrace that bakes in summer and turns into a skating rink the moment frost arrives. Most people assume these are just features of the plot they have to …
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Garden burnout is when gardening shifts from something you love into something that weighs on you. What started as excitement in spring has become an endless list of tasks by midsummer. You feel overwhelmed, disappointed in yourself, or like you are failing at something that is meant to be enjoyable. Some days you avoid going …
Garden Burnout: What It Is and How to Recover Without Quitting Read More »
If you are planning on a revamp or transformation to your garden, you will probably look to hire a team of professionals to do this for you. Gardening teams come in all shapes and sizes, and here at The Southwest London Gardener, we’re proud of ours. We’ve created this guide to let you know just …
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 …
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Gardening can be an expensive hobby. Forking out on materials and equipment can soon rack up the pounds spent on your outside space. But this doesn’t have to be the case. If you’re looking to pinch the pennies in your garden, then here are five great money-saving gardening tips from The Southwest London Gardener to …
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. …
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 »
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 …