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Steel in the Garden I went on a great CPD training day this week on the subject of steel and it’s various uses in garden design. We use steel edging regularly in projects because as well as being aesthetically pleasing, it also lasts much longer than traditional timber edging. Our preference is for the rusted, weathered look using CorTen or other weathering steel which contains 0.25% copper. When delivered, this looks like normal mild steel with a slightly grey/black coating.

Our bees are struggling, with populations in decline. There are many theories as to why, including the use of pesticides, disease and loss of habitat all being contributing factors. Sometimes environmental issues feel too large to tackle individually, but if we all do our bit then collectively, we can make an impact. So what can we do? One of the simplest solutions is to plant flowers that bees are attracted to. When you next visit a garden centre and are tempted to make a p

During April gardens spring into life; blossom on the trees, the fresh bright greens of new growth, tulips, daffodils, euphorbias and wallflowers, herald the start of the new growing season. Spring Garden Maintenance Tips UK for Pruning Shrubs Once the risk of frost is over, evergreen shrubs and hedges can receive their first trim of the year. If possible, large leafed shrubs such as laurel are best pruned by hand to avoid unsightly tears through the leaves. A helpful guide w

How do you create a garden packed with flowers, trees and shrubs for a client with an extreme hay fever allergy? Bramley Apple Garden Design discovered that with careful plant selection and consideration to both hard and soft landscaping, it is possible to design a beautiful, Low-Allergen garden that can be enjoyed all year round, whilst reducing the amount of airborne pollen which triggers hay fever and asthma. Pollen is transferred from male to female parts of the flower us