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
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.
What to plant in November – broad beans
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
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.
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.
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!
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.