Winter gardening jobs

Winter gardening jobs

Racheal has been a gardener at Berrie Garden Design for over two years and has written this very informative blog for our readers.  Over that time I have picked up some brilliant tips that have really helped me to ensure that I leave all my clients gardens looking...
Patios

Patios

A new patio in a garden is one of the most exciting instant changes that can be made to the outdoor space. Not only does the patio act as a space for sitting down and entertaining guests but it is also a transitional area between the house and the garden. It is also...
Attractive garden boundaries

Attractive garden boundaries

The material surrounding the boundary of a garden can make a huge difference to the overall look of the garden. The most cost effective and not surprising the most popular, is wooden fencing. Not all wooden fencing is equal. It is therefore, important to look at the...
Autumn garden maintenance

Autumn garden maintenance

Summer is over and it’s time to ready your garden for autumn. If you’ve been following my blog posts throughout the year you will have read a lot of tips already that will have seen you through winter, spring and summer  but here we will be focusing on...
Pesticides

Pesticides

A great deal of any gardener’s time is spent dealing with destructive garden pests. Chemical pesticides can be fast and effective, but they bring with them a whole host of nasty side effects. They have a big impact on the environment as a whole, as well as upsetting...
Plant design

Plant design

Plant Design Plant design is an integral part of the hard and soft landscaping in the garden as it not only adds colour but also structure to the garden. The plants can detract from ugly views as well as focus the attention on an attractive feature in the garden....