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Planting

4 articles tagged planting.

Can You Plant Mature Specimen Trees in Winter?

Winter can be a suitable time to plant mature specimen trees in UK gardens. Learn how to choose the right tree, prepare the site and support healthy establishment.

Mekail14 October 202611 min read

A small, well-landscaped residential garden featuring compact ornamental trees, a neat lawn, and planted borders behind a traditional brick home.

Planting

Best Trees for Small Surrey Gardens

Choosing a tree for a small garden depends on more than appearance. Discover compact trees suited to Surrey gardens, plus tips on mature size, soil and position.

Mekail24 September 20266 min read

A stone patio featuring a wooden dining set and potted lavender in the foreground, bordered by a sweeping lawn and dense, layered trees and shrubs that provide natural privacy, with a traditional brick house visible in the background.

Planting

Best Trees and Plants for Privacy in Surrey Gardens

Looking to create more privacy in your Surrey garden? Discover the best trees, shrubs and plants for screening, from evergreen hedges to pleached trees.

Mekail22 September 20267 min read

A large formal garden with a bright green striped lawn, a tall sculpted hedge on the left, and a stone house on the right.

Garden Maintenance

Garden Maintenance in the UK: A Guide to Every Season

A practical guide to garden maintenance throughout the UK seasons, covering lawns, planting, pruning, weeding and the essential jobs that keep your garden looking its best year-round.

Mekail15 September 20267 min read

A stone path through layered planting leading to a brick house in a Surrey garden

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