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…
The GreenArt blog
Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.
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 5 Minute Read
March brings new signs of life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While February was all about getting things ready, March is when it all starts to happen. Snowdrops are abundant, Hellebores are…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Why wildlife can be a welcome visitor to your vegetable garden
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We all know the story of Peter Rabbit stealing lettuces and carrots from Mr McGregor’s garden. For those of us who…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Why winter is a great time to make changes in your garden
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’m often asked when is the best time to undertake major landscaping work in the garden. Many people assume it would…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Top Ten plants to bring a buzz to your garden
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’d like to see more wildlife, particularly birds and bees, in your garden, by making a few clever choices for…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Why February feels special in the garden
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After a long, frosty winter when most of the jobs in the garden are about tidying up and putting things to…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Getting your garden ready for wildlife
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s official, summer is over. Big flocks of Rooks are descending on bare fields and Swallows are lining the telephone wires. Leaves…
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…