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When you have a large plot of land for gardening, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with ideas and let your plan get lost in the weeds. Large gardens come with an equally large list of challenges but feature an incredible…
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More and more people are tuning to artificial turf for their lawns and gardens nowadays, for a whole range of reasons. A professionally provided artificial lawn stays green and vibrant all year round, and comes with none of the expense…
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With summer finally arriving, most people’s thoughts turn to outdoor activities, and what better place to spend a sun-drenched afternoon than in the comfort of your own garden? Whether your summer garden plans involve having friends round for a BBQ,…
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With summer approaching, many people’s attention begins to turn to their gardens. As well as new plants, flowers, and turf, an ever-popular way to give your garden a makeover is with its very own water feature. There’s nothing quite like…
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At Groby Landscapes we don’t only provide garden design and landscaping services but also a great knowledge of tips when it comes to overall gardening. Here’s some reasons why during the cold winter you may want to start thinking about…
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A quality block-paved path, patio, or other outdoor area can be a lovely addition to your home. However, if you want to get the most out of your block paving, it is important to ensure that you plan ahead. Here…
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Modern landscaping poses many threats to nature due to modern techniques such as block paving and artificial grass. As these methods are on the rise, they take away much of the natural resources for garden wildlife. We look at how…
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One thing is for sure, 2017 is the year of artificial grass, many are now deciding that it’s low maintenance and aesthetic look is for them. Whilst it’s popularity might be on the rise it is still a divisive subject…
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Landscaping is a beautiful art form that we see around us every day. From our homes to the office, we can see many different uses of landscape architecture. When we think about how beautiful our public parks and business complexes…
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Green landscaping stacks functions and benefits. Through recycling water, reducing inputs, and planting for low maintenance, you’ll cut down your workload and maintain a gorgeous, environmentally friendly yard. Here are a few tips from Groby Landscapes on how to make…
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The winter time is a season where many homeowners feel as though they do not need to worry about their landscaping. However, there are many landscaping tasks that can be done during the winter to help your yard during the…
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Do you remember calling your friend’s house and asking the person who answered the phone if they were there? Now people rarely make phone calls in lieu of text messaging. Do you remember sending a fax, receiving a page or…
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For many homeowners, including a driveway in the home is one of the easiest ways to raise the value. With so many paving materials to choose from, selecting the ideal option is a daunting task. From visual aesthetics to durability,…
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It was Phillip Johnson’s stunning red poppy display, running from the showground to the Royal Hospital, that brought together into a central theme of mindfulness so many of the individual show gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. 300,000 poppies…
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With unpredictable weather and precipitation patterns becoming more of a rule than the exception to it, landscape solutions that are adaptable to a wide array of weather circumstances are a necessity. Excess water in the landscape, particularly standing water in…
Read PostThese days, the primary material used in block paving is clay or concrete, but at one time wood was actually far more common. For many ears, wood blocks were used to pave the city streets in numerous European countries and…
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All gardens need some wind to circulate the air. Winds that are too strong though can do severe damage to a garden. One of the main dangers of wind on plants is the loss of water to the leaves. Plants…
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With cold weather lurking right around the corner, it’s time to clean up your outdoor areas and put your garden to bed for the winter. After you pack away the outdoor umbrellas and store patio cushions against inclement weather, turn…
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Structures such as sheds, decks, and gazebos are often not utilized to their fullest potential to bring life and function to a garden space. Too many gardeners have a dingy little shack for storing tools and a splintery deck taking…
Read PostWhilst Groby Landscapes are experts in all aspects of landscaping including garden design, much of the maintenance and development of a garden is left in the homeowners hands. We like pride ourselves in sustainability and using green techniques to go…
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