Aye’s Advice: Preparing your garden for winter Do you prepare your garden for winter? With the flowers gone and the colder weather setting in, you may think that there is not much to be done in your outside spaces. However, as with most things, a little preparation goes a long way! Now is the perfect...
AYE’S ADVICE: HOW TO DEAL WITH COMMON LAWN PROBLEMS You’ve followed our lawn care advice and watered, cut and fertilised your lawn, but sometimes even the best kept lawns fall victim to issues. In this post, Aye gives his advice on some of the more common lawn problems and challenges, and suggests some solutions that...
AYE’S ADVICE: USING OAK TIMBER SLEEPERS IN YOUR GARDEN From raised beds to retaining walls, steps to seating, railway sleepers are a favourite in all kinds of gardens. And the trend is not set to be going anywhere –natural, rustic and versatile, railway sleepers and oak timber sleepers remain popular amongst our clients for their...
AYE’S ADVICE: HOW TO MANAGE COMMON LAWNPESTS There are many insects that live in and feed on your lawn, but most will live happily alongside you without causing noticeable damage. Sometimes though, these creatures will make their presence known, through yellowing turf, a slow down of your lawn’s growth, or other signs that something is...
Lawn Care Calendar A healthy, green lawn is often central to the design and structure of a garden design. But as with any other plant in your garden, some basic care and regular maintenance are needed. To keep it looking its best all year round, Aye has put together this seasonal guide to caring for...
New Lawn Maintenance Looking after your new lawn may feel a bit daunting, especially as the first few months after the turf has been laid are crucial to its health and longevity. However, with a few simple steps you can make a huge difference to the life of your lawn. In this post, Aye explains...
Porcelain Paving Maintenance Porcelain paving continues to be a popular choice for outdoor spaces, due to its consistent colour, durability and ease of care. The porcelain is manufactured from a mixture of natural raw materials such as quartz, sand and clay, heated to a high temperature and sandblasted to give a consistent colour and surface....
Pleached Trees Pleached trees are trees that have been trained to form an attractive screen of branches and foliage on a straight, thin trunk. They’re often known as “hedges on stilts” due to the dense, hedge-like foliage sitting above this single stem. They are often used to form a screen of foliage, hiding unsightly views...
Mint Indian Sandstone Mint sandstone is a strong and durable stone, ideal for patios and pathways. It is available in a range of colours and finishes, which means that mint sandstone is a popular choice for many different types of garden. As with most other components of your garden, some simple, regular maintenance of your...
What is Millboard? As a Millboard decking approved installer we are very passionate about this decking choice. Millboard decking is made of a polymer resin that is hand-moulded from real oakto resemble natural timber. This unique material is non-porous and resistant to algae growth, which means that it can withstand tough outdoor environments, resists stains...