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As the seasons change, it’s time to prepare and prune your garden for autumn. In this post, we’ll share some of our top maintenance tips to help keep your garden healthy and thriving until next spring. Why prune in autumn?…
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Groby Landscapes are Leicestershire’s longest established landscaping company. With over 50 years of knowledge and experience, we understand the best practices to keep your garden looking its best for years to come. In this post, we’ll explore some essential summer…
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Incorporating water into your garden design is a great way to not only enhance its aesthetics, but also a way of creating a calming and tranquil atmosphere. Whether you’re considering a pond, fountain or other water features – here’s our…
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As we step into 2024, there are some up and coming trends for garden design and outdoor spaces. From artificial lawns to outdoor living and dining spaces, we have compiled some of the most popular predicted trends for the year…
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As the colder weather draws nearer and the frost approaches, considering both the needs and challenges faced by your garden at this time is a key aspect of maintenance. In this guide, we’ll explore some simple to implement tips and…
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Picturesque, traditional gardens have long been a trend for British landscaping. With classical elegance, charm and sophistication, English garden designs remain a keen favourite for those who are looking to create a space of both tranquility and beauty. Structured Layouts…
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Nothing provides an outdoor focal point quite as well as a water feature. As part of a domestic garden design, there’s something about the sight and sound of cascading water that adds the perfect sense of serenity to a relaxing…
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Now that the warmer weather has arrived, you’ve probably noticed that the grass (if you have turf) in your gardens landscape is starting to need a trim. This means it’s time to retrieve the lawnmower from the shed and get…
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Floods have been rising in recent years due to more extreme weather events caused by climate change, and there are steps we can take to help reduce the potential damage. Landscaping choices can make a huge difference in mitigating flood…
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Watering your garden can be a considerable expense depending on where you live. You may not want to spend much money or work so hard at home, so here are some ideas to make watering your plantings easier and more…
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As the year 2023 quickly approaches, now is the time to start planning the design of your garden. Spring is coming and with it will be the onset of warm weather, fresh produce, and long days. Traditional garden design requires…
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It’s getting closer to that time of the year when we start preparing soil and planting for winter. Not only will your garden appear neat during the winter, but your vegetation will have an entire growing season the following year.…
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Gardens in the UK have been going through several changes in the last decade. With warmer weather resulting in shorter winters, plants that prefer cooler temperatures have struggled to keep up with the rising temperatures and have been affected differently…
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Landscaping sometimes requires the removal of tree stumps. A common reason is that they are unsightly and look odd on the well-kept lawn. Other reasons for removing tree stumps are: • Increases risk of tripping• Damage to lawn mowers• Decaying…
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Whether you’re landscaping a park, a field, or just your back garden, you may find yourself scratching your head, and wondering how to work around an existing tree or trees. When it comes to adding to, removing, or re-arranging the…
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Landscaping today has key themes consistent with an outdoor experience where the most popular technological trends reveal innovative methods to improve and individualize outdoor spaces. What’s even more important is that these spaces should be sustaining, pleasing to the eye,…
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It’s safe to say that our gardens became our sanctuaries over the last 18 months. As various lockdowns and restrictions kept us at home, gardens became our refuge to escape the stress of everyday life and enjoy some fresh air.…
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The recent events of COP26 made headlines around the world. Leaders from many nations gathered to bring awareness to the impact of climate change. Plans to deal with it were made or just reinforced, and numerous countries made specific pledges…
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Japanese gardens are famous for their designs, intended to bring a sense of peace and harmony between man and nature. Traditional aesthetics in Japan are generally very focused on replicating organic and rustic elements, essentially showing an appreciation for the…
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Water features come in a range of sizes and varieties, from small fountains, to large lakes. Regardless of the style you may decide on for your garden, you can always rely on the look and sound of water to add…
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