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.
Category: Garden Design
Seed sowing guide
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
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
December isn’t a great time for planting, so think about sowing some seeds, planning for next year or pampering your houseplants instead.
Hambrooks support local Search & Rescue Team
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
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.
Stocking fillers and secret Santas
Looking for some budget-friendly gift ideas for gardeners? We’ve picked some lovely things for under £10 we’d love to receive this year.
What to plant in October
October is a great time to plant many trees and shrubs, including roses. Here’s our advice on planting them.
Seven great uses for gravel or chippings in your garden
Decorative aggregates – commonly known as gravel or stone chippings – have multiple uses in every garden. Here are our recommendations.
The benefits of ground cover plants
Ground cover plants are versatile and hardy but often under-rated. Here are six great reasons you should think again about ground cover.