
We had a request for a quote to remove a very large Corsican pine tree in Tiptree, Essex. The tree was over 20m tall and the trunk more than 2m…
We had a request for a quote to remove a very large Corsican pine tree in Tiptree, Essex. The tree was over 20m tall and the trunk more than 2m…
The much loved English Oak (Quercus Robur) or Pendunculate Oak as it is now known is abundant and widespread in our in our countryside. When mature it is a very large…
Jo’s Garden Corner – December Remove fallen leaves from lawns, pond and borders. Take hardwood cuttings of Berberis, buddleja, Salix and Forsythia. Improve clay soils by incorporating organic matter…
Jo’s Garden Corner – November Soggy, brown, collapsed plants are an eyesore and deserve nothing better than cutting back and a decent burial on the compost heap. Cut down herbaceous…
Jo’s Garden Corner – October This month it is time to plant wallflowers, forget-me-not, Bellis, Primula, Viola (including winter pansies) and other spring bedding plants in prepared ground or…
Jo’s Garden Corner – September Start your compost going by buying a compost bin or building a partially enclosed and easily accessible area for a heap. It is essential…
Jo’s Garden Corner – August The most important thing this month is to enjoy your garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of fruits and vegetables and hopefully more…
Jo’s Garden Corner – July Carry on pruning shrubs that have flowered and feed them with an all-purpose plant food. Pinch out chrysanthemum shoot tips to encourage more flowering…
Jo’s Garden Corner – June A constant task at this time of year is deadheading – remove spent flowers from containers, pots, hanging baskets, beds and borders and feed…
Jo’s Garden Corner – May Beware treacherous late frosts and keep vulnerable plants and new shoots protected at night if frost is forecast. Don’t be tempted to put out…