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: Landscaping
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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.
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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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What to plant in September – Ornamental grasses
Ornamental grasses are versatile, hardy plants that can really bring drama to any garden – and September is a great time to plant them!
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How to prune trained fruit trees
If you are lucky enough to have a trained fruit tree, they need a slightly different approach to pruning. Here’s our guide.
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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 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!