Claire, Author at Hambrooks

Author: Claire

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on February 28, 2024March 7, 2024 by Claire

Here at Hambrooks Garden Centre, Titchfield, we’ve complied a few Mother’s Day gift ideas that we think they might really appreciate.

New build garden makeover

Posted on December 21, 2023January 8, 2024 by Claire

Hambrooks were recently approached to bring more personality to the garden of a newly built home. Like most new builds, the developer had turfed it but done little else and the homeowners wanted more personality.

Seed sowing guide

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 by Claire

It is one of life’s little pleasures for us gardeners to browse the seed rack and dream about how green our gardens will grow this summer. Here are our seed sowing calenders.

Advice on sowing seeds

Posted on December 19, 2023February 19, 2024 by Claire

Every seed will have particular requirements so do check the packet for specific details. However, here are a few general guidelines to help your seeds get off to the best start.

What to plant in December

Posted on November 29, 2023February 19, 2024 by Claire

December isn’t a great time for planting, so think about sowing some seeds, planning for next year or pampering your houseplants instead.

Hambrooks on Houseplants

Posted on November 22, 2023February 28, 2024 by Claire

Houseplants have come into and gone out of fashion many times over the years, and the plants we choose to grow has changed too. Here is our general guide to choosing the right plant for you.

What to plant in November – broad beans

Posted on November 1, 2023January 8, 2024 by Claire

Broad beans benefit from the longer growing season by sowing in November and they are easy to grow. Here’s how.

Hambrooks support local Search & Rescue Team

Posted on October 30, 2023February 19, 2024 by Claire

The team at Hambrooks are delighted to support the life-saving work of HM Coastguard by donating two large planters to their base at Solent Airport Daedalus. The planters will provide some welcome cheer to greet everyone arriving at the building.

The evolution of a garden

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Claire

Almost 20 years since we built it, we had the chance to take a photographer back to a garden we designed and maintain. See how it has grown.

Gifts for non-gardeners

Posted on October 24, 2023December 12, 2023 by Claire

Our Garden Centre has some lovely gifts that even people who don’t have a garden will enjoy. For a range of budgets, here’s our round-up.

N. Haggard 20 September 2022

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how delighted I am with my new garden.

Jon, my designer, listened to my ideas and delivered on everything I asked for. I wanted something different to any garden I’d had before, no lawn, no landscaping but packed with plants. He designed such a lovely secret garden, around a statement tree. And I have to commend him for his unwavering patience! I changed my mind a hundred times but never did he give me the impression that he was losing patience with my endless indecision. And my confidence in him led me to place an order for over £10k.

My landscaping team, Blade and Tony, were exceptional, from their work ethic, skill and knowledge, to the way they dealt with me, the customer. My standards are very high and I couldn’t fault them.

All in all, a very professional team of people. And it showed that they all care. I’m over the moon with the finished result. I will send you a before and after photo. Thank you so much.

A delighted customer.

G. Gray. May 2022

My front garden has been transformed by Andy and Bradley who both worked incredibly hard and I am delighted with the result. Andy had the vision and skill to turn my idea into reality and I can't thank him enough.

C. Haig Sept 2021

We recently had our garden landscaped by Hambrooks and I just wanted to pass on my thanks, not just for the outcome - which is superb - but for the professionalism of all the staff involved on the job who are all a credit to you company. Mike, Dave, Les and Adam.

H. Sharp Sept 2021

I just wanted to let you know how delighted I am with my new garden. Melanie was a delight to work with and the ideas she had have worked perfectly. Also Sheldon laid the patio beautifully and him and Dave were a pleaseure to have at my house. Quiet workers and polite.

B. Rendell April 2021

I would like to say how delighted we are with the work carried out. Mel, Paul and Tony all worked very hard, they totally took on board the specific need relating to safety as well as the general garden issues. Paul and Tony were excellent at consulting and discussing with me what I felt best in terms of the brief and adjusting if and as necessary, constantly pleasant and polite to deal with. Mel had picked up on particular issues from the first consultation and offered valuable advice. The outcome means a great deal less worry for me going forward.
Altogether a very positive experience and outcome which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Stephen March 2021

Dom and Adam's work (garden maintenance) is greatly appreciated. Dom really listened to everything we discussed very carefully and went out of his way to understand and then act upon that discussion. We are extremely pleased with the work done - both to the pond and pyracantha.

Marsha

We have been coming to Hambrooks for years and it's our favourite garden centre because of its friendly helpful staff and a great selection of plants and trees and the garden design ideas.

“We wanted to write and say how pleased we are with our low maintenance garden makeover. We are very impressed with the attitude of your staff who were prepared to listen to our requirements. Your team John and Rick brushed up and left everything tidy at the end of the day. We now have a garden we can manage and it looks great. THANK YOU HAMBROOKS.”

Mr & Mrs Venables, Southampton. April 2019

“Dear Josh & Mike We just want to say you both did a brilliant job of designing our garden along with the guys who did the work who were amazing. A few weeks on its looks even better now some of the plants are blooming. Thank you!!”

Mr & Mrs Gazzard, Winchester July 2019

“To James, John & Rikki. Thank you so much, we are delighted with our new garden. We really appreciate the attention to detail, the high quality workmanship and the standard of the finished project. We are amazed at how John & Rikki resolved the difficulties of the site and by the quality of their craftmanship. It was a pleasure to work with them and thank you for making our ideas into something we will enjoy for years to come.”