By George Smith 7 Minute Read
Water, water, everywhere, but be sure to do it right!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re right in the middle of another Great British Summer so we of course should be expecting high temperatures and dry days.…
The GreenArt blog
Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.
By Michelle Reynolds 4 Minute Read
From Lavender to Lupins – Summer Garden Trends
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the latest addition to the GreenArt Care and Development team, Jenny has been reflecting on what she’s seeing as she tours…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Top Garden Tips For May
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]May signals the start of a really exciting time in the garden. Every day brings new life to celebrate as new colours burst on the scene in…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Easter Wildlife
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The weather may be trying hard to dampen the spirits, but it can’t hold back the inevitable arrival of spring for much…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch – Day 2
Day two starts with the arrival of some pretty serious kit. We need to clear away all the scrub on the top…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch – Day 1
Day one on site begins with a briefing with the client and a chance to ‘walk the course’, assess the ground and…
By George Smith 1 Minute Read
#pondwatch
Back in October 2016 we were contacted by a couple who had heard that ponds are our ‘thing’ having seen our work…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Rainwater Harvesting
Using nature’s own to water your garden and why it’s not just about having big butts. What has been a distinctly average…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
A Garden Designed For The Good Life
Case Study – The perfect garden to enjoy in retirement. New open spaces to relax in, some densely planted beds, easy and…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Star Performers On Our Patch
Ten Flowers & Shrubs That Will Thrive In Our Soil GreenArt’s base in South Oxfordshire is an interesting and quite varied place…
By George Smith 6 Minute Read
Help Save Our Hedgehogs!
Hedgehogs are the gardener's friend as they particularly enjoy eating beetles, earthworms and slugs and therefore should be a regular guest in…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Trend-setting Garden Design
2016 sees the celebration of 300 years since the birth of possibly the greatest British landscape designer; Capability Brown. It also sees…