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.
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.
Time to think again about conifers
National Conifer Week is an ideal occasion to spotlight the remarkable attributes of conifers in our gardens.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.