1st Class Gardens

  Some people really struggle with looking after plants and keeping them alive. If you are looking to buy indoor plants then you may want to do a bit of research first. Try and find plants that are low maintenance, that do not need much watering and can be kept in sunlight or shade. This will give ,you the best chance of keeping them alive. If you are looking at doing some work in the garden and want to make it a beautiful space but one that is quite easy to look after then you may consider planting some ever greens, as once established, they require very little maintenance unless you want to prune them. Bedding plants often provide a great amount of colour but are usually seasonal and can... Continue reading

Lots of people like to have flowers and plants around them at home. Plants can not only brighten up a room but can help you feel better as they produce oxygen, often giving the air a fresher feel. Depending on how much of an avid gardener you are, you may struggle to keep plants alive. Like with any living thing, plants have certain needs such as water, sunlight and warmth but different species of plants need different amounts of these things. Whenever you go to buy a new house plant, be sure to read up about the type of plant it is. Make sure you know where it lights to be situated and how often you should water it. If you are not very good at remembering to water plants... Continue reading

Over winter many of us do not bother attempting to cut the grass often because it is either too wet or cold and grass tends not to grow that much during these months. Winter and early spring can be a great way to let your garden recover from the summer months when it tends to get used most, trampled down and dried out in the sun. When it comes to February and March time you may want to consider giving your lawn its first cut, this often depends on what types of weather we have had over the last few months of winter. Leaving it too long to cut your lawn can damage the grass and can make it a lot bigger job than it needs to be. If the... Continue reading

Evergreens are shrubs or trees that stay green all year round. A popular evergreen tree is a conifer. Many evergreens, once established need little or no maintenance but some may need pruning to keep them in shape and to stop them taking over the garden. Pruning should be done with care, as conifers are quite unforgiving, it can take a while to get the shape back if you over prune. Many conifers have evolved in regions with low rainfall, poor soil conditions, and extreme temperatures, so they are generally considered to be rugged plants and therefore a popular choice for many people that want to fill their garden with greenery without having to maintain them regularly. Often people want to prune conifers due to their size. Ideally a conifer should... Continue reading