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Design, plants;
Ideas, advice and updates
Read on for our features and updates on design and gardening through the seasons.



Avoiding perilous plant purchases: 4 essential steps to choosing the right plants for your garden
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choice at your local garden centre, especially with the beautiful seasonal displays designed to...
Vicky Lincoln
Mar 303 min read
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Trends that matter - for 2025 (and beyond)
As we look forward to the promise of spring sunshine and new buds breaking through, what are we going to be prioritising in our gardens and
Vicky Lincoln
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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Stay off the grass....? ideas for waterlogged lawns
Great weather for ducks A question I am hearing a lot at the moment is, “w hat can I do about my water-logged lawn? ” For some of you,...
vikslincoln
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Creating a front garden with real kerb appeal
Your front garden is one of the most important places in your home – after all – it’s a space you see every day. How can you enhance your...
vikslincoln
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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Is your garden a personal, peaceful and private sanctuary?
How you can improve your privacy, and increase your value, this summer With so much new development in our area, along with ever...
vikslincoln
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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3 Common Garden Mistakes to Avoid - and a Few Design Fixes
Feeling frustrated with your garden? Garden not quite what you were hoping it would be? Thinking about changing your garden and want...
vikslincoln
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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Spring is just around the corner, and I think we all need some early colour to energise us after a long, wet winter.
With spring just around the corner, we're all looking for some early colour in our gardens. Here are a few perennials (plants that come...
vikslincoln
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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How do I know if I need a landscaper or a garden designer?
Let's start with what the difference is between a landscaper and a garden designers; In summary, landscapers are more focused on the...
vikslincoln
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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The journey to your perfect garden – 5 essential tips
Before you dive into a frenzy of furniture and plant buying – stop! Approaching (re)designing your garden objectively and with a clear...
Vicky Lincoln
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Get out in the garden and improve your health and wellbeing.
Improve your wellbeing and health this year, by getting out in the garden and enjoy these 5 benefits to your health: #1 - Stress...
Vicky Lincoln
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Garden design, planting and plant care - advice, ideas and all
Welcome! This is simply my space to share with you all my thoughts on what works well, and not so well, when creating and looking after...
vikslincoln
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Urban Wildlife friendly garden for Gardeners World Live
Published in popular Hampshire magazine 'The Scene' in summer 2023 Those of you with eagle eyes and a good memory may recognise this...
vikslincoln
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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