July 2019
Now that Summer is in full swing and the movers and shakers of the plant world are doing their thing, don’t forget to keep them looking their very best. The priority after the obvious watering and feeding will be deadheading. Every rose, clematis or honeysuckle will need constant maintenance to ensure that the three D’s
June 2019
As the sporting highlight of British Summertime, Wimbledon for us marks the heralding of the summer season. Strawberries, cream, Pimms… anyone? An essential occasion, as familiar to us Brits as ice cream on the beach or barbecues in the rain. As we will all be making the most of our gardens – whether large or
May 2019
May Bank Holiday Garden Preparation – Garden Arches, Trellis or even a Gazebo? Now that Spring has arrived make sure your garden is prepared for the influx of visitors (both human guests and wildlife of course!) If you’re planning a May Day shindig or a late May bank holiday BBQ visit our Products pages for some inspiration
April 2019
Planning for Garden Trellis Panels April is the ideal time to start planting climbing plants such as sweet peas beside one of our galvanized trellis panels. Sweet peas are great for early flowering and are one of the nation’s favourite flowering plants with their gorgeous high scent, climbing ability and lovely flower stems they are a
March 2019
Planning for Spring Planters and Window Boxes March is the month when we officially cast away the doom and gloom of Winter by celebrating the promise of things to come with the Spring Equinox on the 20th of March. This marks the date when day and night are the same lengths all over the world, with
February 2019
Yes, it’s rather chilly in the UK! Many people across the country embraced the start of February this year snuggled up indoors enjoying a snow day, toasty and warm with their loved ones. Those lucky people with an open fire or log burner and a Garden Requisites handmade steel fireguard to boot must be pleased
January 2019
Christmas is over and the New Year has begun and sure enough, we can’t open the papers or go online without being bombarded with tips and hints how to de-toxify our bodies or de-clutter our homes to enhance and simplify our lives. So as a distraction, here’s a photograph of the beautiful River Avon taken
