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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Time to think again about conifers
National Conifer Week is an ideal occasion to spotlight the remarkable attributes of conifers in our gardens.
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What to plant in August – Hydrangea and Hibiscus
Two of our favourite plants – Hydrangea and hardy Hibiscus – are looking amazing now. Here’s what makes them both such great garden plants.
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What to plant in July – Hemerocallis and Echinacea
Hemerocallis and Echinacea are two flowers that can add both height and colour to our gardens in July. Here’s our guide to them both.
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Looking after your garden while you’re away – ten tips
Going on holiday? Worried how your garden will survive without you? Don’t worry – we’ve got some tips and advice to keep to blooming!
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How to plan a drought tolerant garden
Do your plants regularly suffer during pro-longed dry spells? We have some tips to help you plan a beautiful but more resilient garden.
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Repairing a Lawn
Repairing your lawn is actually quite straight-forward, particularly if it’s small patches or bumps. Here’s how to do it yourself.