How many people in the UK have attempted to “do” their own garden only to find that it took longer than expected, was more difficult than expected and the results were not what they hoped for? I don’t have the answer to that question but...
Not all winter gardening jobs need to be done outdoors in the freezing cold. Some can be done in the shed and some in the office. Here are our top ten winter gardening jobs for indoors or outdoors.Even the hardiest of gardeners don’t always want...
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best time is now. ~Chinese proverb. In this article we show you how easy it is to plant a tree and care for it. Why plant a tree?I can’t imagine our Country without...
Is it time to plan a new garden? How’s the view from your window? Are you happy with your outdoor space? Does a new garden add to the value of your property? Does it make you want to go outside, No?Then let’s do something about...
Thoughts of wildflower meadows evoke strong childhood memories for me. They take me back to growing up in the North Downs with its chalky landscape of scabious and cowslips. These happy memories alone would be enough to make me want to recreate my own version...
We are proud to announce that Holland Landscapes has been highly commended for two categories at this year’s APL Awards.The Association of Professional Landscapers comprises accredited landscape companies who design, build and maintain gardens throughout the UK. The rigorous inspection process to join is the...
At last it’s Spring! And gardens all around are beginning to bus and burst. It’s time to get energised yourself, with so much to do in the garden – getting on top of things now will save you much effort in the months to come. So...
Case Study: An Edwardian-inspired formal front garden in Colchester At the end of 2015 Holland Landscapes was commissioned to design and build a formal front garden for a large Edwardian style house in Colchester, which had recently undergone construction of an extension and had left it...