The South West London Gardener
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The one thing used more than any other in keeping a garden healthy is water. Let’s look into some rough figures. If you think most plants require around 30mm of water a week to stay healthy, if you have 100 plants in your garden, that’s a lot of water. There’s no wonder that in hot …
When it comes to gardening, one vital aspect of the whole process is watering. It sounds simple, but in fact, making sure all of the components of your garden are well hydrated can be a complex task. There is the fear of watering too little, or too much, and sometimes when time is hard to …
Why You Need a Garden Watering System for Your Outside Space Read More »
Summer is on the way, and as rain becomes less frequent and the temperature ramps up, it can be tricky to ensure your garden is always well-hydrated. In the past few years, the record temperature in the UK has been broken, and this can be tough on our grass, plants, and flowers. Here at The …
Essential Tips for Watering your Garden this Summer Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 »
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 …
5 Ways to Make Your Garden Furniture Sustainable Read More »
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 …
If you want to keep your rose garden healthy and looking good throughout autumn, then deadheading any wilting or dying roses is the best thing to do. Dead-heading is good for the rose plant and helps to support new growth. Getting rid of wilting and faded roses regularly throughout the summer and autumn will encourage new …