2020 – a year like no other

‘There is no education like adversity’ Benjamin Disraeli

Without a doubt 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for us all. Yet, despite all the obstacles that came our way, and with a bit of creativity, GreenArt will end the year on a high with some notable achievements. Our clients have needed their gardens more than ever this year and our employees have wanted to keep working, so we feel we’ve done our bit to keep spirits up and the local economy going.

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Creating a positive outlook in the garden

Read how a garden transformation has given this lady a positive outlook. Passionate about plants, but no longer able to look after a high-maintenance garden, she asked GreenArt to create a new garden that would be full of interest but easy to look after.

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Here’s your August garden checklist – now get gardening!

August is an important time for every gardener – preparing plants for winter and harvesting ripened fruits before the dawn of autumn. So we’ve compiled a list of what needs to be done in every garden before September, with this August garden checklist.

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Keep Calm and Compost on!

Recently the Design & Build Team put in some compost bays in one of the gardens we care for in Aston Tirrold. If you currently have more time on your hands, why not start your own compost bin? Here’s everything you need to know about composting. Remember…Keep Calm and Compost on!

I’m a big advocate of garden-based composting so I apologise in advance as I climb up on top of my compost heap to preach its’ virtues!

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A look back at the highlights of 2019

It’s been a great year for our landscapers and gardeners and as the year draws to a close we’d like to wish all our clients a very Happy Christmas and thank you for your continued support over the last 10 years.

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Deck the halls with something new this Christmas…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tis the season to deck the halls and whilst the poinsettia is probably the most quintessentially festive of plants, here are five other seasonally flowering favourites that are definitely worth considering, to add some living loveliness to your Christmas scheme indoor and out.

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Water, water, everywhere, but be sure to do it right!

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We’re right in the middle of another Great British Summer so we of course should be expecting high temperatures and dry days. After a long, cold winter and a very late spring this year, the summer heat has been exceptional and even though you and I might be loving sitting out in the sunshine or preparing a steak for the barbeque, our gardens need to be managed at this time of year just as much as at other times.

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Garden tips: Make the most of your garden this summer

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Use these guidelines to keep your garden looking tip-top this summer. But remember the most important thing is to make sure you reap the benefits of your hard work; soak up the sights and smells of the new season and spend plenty of time basking in the delights of your haven, because that’s what summer is for!

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A Gardener’s Garden in Ewelme

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is the first of a new kind of blog to add to my repertoire of the usual plant and garden job focused ones.

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of Green Art’s Care and Development Team clients. This is Sue in her element in her beautiful cottage garden in Ewelme. I met with her to chat all things green on our recent monthly care visit to her garden.

 

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