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Boost Biodiversity – Embrace the Untidy Garden!

by Neve Phillips / on 13th March 2025 / in Blog, environment, Gardens, Wildlife

Spring is back, and now is a brilliant time to welcome nature into your garden and increase biodiversity all at the same time. Birds, insects, amphibians and mammals are all busy preparing for new life, so a helping hand in the garden would not go amiss.

Nature is not neat, and areas in the garden left untidy can be great for biodiversity! Gardens can act as habitat stepping stones, so small-scale rewilding can be really beneficial. Messy gardens are also reminiscent of cottage gardens – colourful and lively. Here are a few ways to embrace ‘messiness’ for wildlife.

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Supporting birds in the garden

by Neve Phillips / on 21st January 2025 / in Blog, environment, Gardens, Wildlife, winter

Winter in the garden is a time to think ahead; to spring and the presence of more life. One way in which to start seeing more movement and colour in our gardens is to support the birds that visit them! Not only do we get enjoyment from these creatures, but supporting garden birds helps the UK’s overall bird populations to thrive in a time of decline.

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Fungi to Find in Autumn

by Neve Phillips / on 29th November 2024 / in Blog, environment, Wildlife

Guest Blog by Neve Phillips, Consultant Ecologist

Nature’s hidden gems

Did you know that the UK has an incredible 15,000 species of fungi!

Autumn is a brilliant time to spot some of these, with a wide variety of shapes, textures and colours to look out for.

Fungi are nature’s hidden gems; quietly recycling nutrients and sustaining ecosystems with their remarkable adaptability.  Their diverse forms and vibrant colours remind us of the intricate connections that thrive beneath our feet.  

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Do you know your Laces?

by Kathleen Lagan / on 5th September 2024 / in Blog, Gardens, planting, plants

When we say ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’, we think of tall, white, umbelliferous wildflower species that proliferate and take over the English countryside in Summer, and to say ‘there’s lots’ is an understatement! You can find them pretty much everywhere in the UK, from sprucing up our roadsides to dappling the forest floors. So, when it comes to planting in your meadows, it’s nice to know which is actually which. 

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CraneFly on Leaf - the parent of the LeatherJacket Larvae pest

LeatherJacket Lookout – these garden pests are on the rise

by Gavin Stanton / on 15th May 2024 / in Blog, Gardens, lawncare

Thanks to the extended period of wet weather we are noticing that a common garden pest – the leatherjacket – is on the rise. A normal component to most UK gardens, this year’s damp conditions have favoured the survival of the eggs and larvae, and therefore are making them a dominant pest for 2024.

Have you ever noticed patches of yellowing or dead grass in your garden? Or a seedling plant that has collapsed having been eaten at soil level? It is quite possible that you may have a leatherjacket infestation.

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5 Frequently Asked Questions

by Jo Smith / on 18th March 2024 / in Blog, garden design

There are many questions that you will be asking yourself as you consider your garden design and landscaping project. Where do I start?

Here are 5 frequently asked questions to help you understand what you need to consider with a new garden design. What does it cost? What’s the process? How can I prepare?

How much does garden design and landscaping cost?

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3 5 star GreenArt Google Reviews from last 6 months

How have we done?

by Jo Smith / on 8th February 2024 / in Blog

We know that many of our clients find Google reviews helpful when choosing a Garden Design, Landscaping or Care company to work with. And it’s a great way for us to gather feedback so we can improve our services.

But did you know that you do not need to have a gmail address in order to leave a google review?

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Summer Inspiration for a Garden Re-design

Embracing Summer’s Beauty to Help Create a Garden of your Dreams

by George Smith / on 27th July 2023 / in Blog, environment, garden design, Gardens

A balmy Summers evening, with its hazy undertones and perhaps nostalgic childhood memories maybe the perfect time to find inspiration for your garden’s re-design.

As the sun bathes our outdoor spaces, we are invited to step outside, indulge in the sensory delights and uncover what truly brings us joy in our gardens.

Our gardens should be just as integral to our home as much as our indoor space is. The link between indoors and outdoors should feel effortless. As much a place to rest, relax and socialise as our bed, sofa or dining table is!

A garden can awaken our senses with sights, sounds, smells, and textures. When contemplating a garden re-design, let the splendour of Summer guide your plans and decisions.

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re-wilding your garden

Re-wilding your garden – what difference can you make?

by George Smith / on 27th July 2023 / in Blog, environment, Gardens, planting, plants, Ponds, Tips, trees, Wildlife

How to continue your re-wilding journey

Many of us have now set aside or made changes to some parts of our gardens to make them friendlier to wildlife.

Leaving a corner to go wild with brambles or nettles, ‘No-mow May’ or leaving leaf litter and plant debris under hedges or in beds are all ways to attract insects, small mammals and birds to our gardens. For many of us, this is just the first step on a re-wilding journey.

The true principles of re-wilding go well beyond transforming all or most of our garden into a haven for nature, however. Re-wilding means extending beyond and across boundaries to neighbouring gardens and green spaces.

To make re-wilding a reality and also a success, what’s needed is scale and size; conjoined areas of land to create a habitat for a pool of biodiversity. This is the challenge for home-owners and Garden Designers alike.

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