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Posted on March 18, 2019

As important as the right plants are, they can’t do all the work for you. A great garden still requires a lot of preparation and maintenance to develop. Before you begin planting in the spring, here are a few steps you should take to prepare your garden for a successful season: Clear out weeds, mulch, […]

Posted on May 24, 2018

Weeds can be controlled without resorting to weedkillers. Non-chemical weed control or organic control measures rely on killing or restricting the weeds by physical action, from manual removal to smothering, burning and using weed barriers. Suitable for… All weeds can be controlled without weedkillers, but persistent or deep rooted weeds may be very difficult to […]

Posted on May 10, 2018

It seems when the thin blue line just isn’t enough in the fight against crime, a prickly green one might be just the thing. Police have begun issuing gardening tips to householders designed to help cut back burglary rates. The Metropolitan Police guidelines on ‘How to stop garden thieves’ says that people can ‘make their […]

Posted on April 19, 2018

  In this article we look at how to employ a gardener, as a skilled gardener offers far more than mere watering and weeding but what, exactly, should you look for? 1. What work needs doing? Gardeners, and the services they offer, are many and varied, and if you’re thinking of employing one your first […]

Posted on April 12, 2018

A fast growing hedge will increase privacy, while also adding texture and interest to your landscaping. Looking to turn your garden into a secluded oasis, or just block out your view of passing traffic? A fence or brick wall might offer an instant solution, but a lush green hedge will act as a natural and […]

Posted on April 6, 2018

A wonderful lush lawn isn’t as difficult as you think and doesn’t need to be costly either with the right lawn care and grass seed programe. Armed with the right information, you can figure out when the best time to sow grass seed is, how to choose it, sow it, and look after it. Get […]

Posted on March 29, 2018

At Protech Garden Solutions we create a bespoke garden specification to keep your outside space maintained all year round. Whether you require us to provide simple lawn care, planting your flower displays for all year round colour or the complete garden maintenance package we will create a custom plan to your meet specific needs. We […]

Posted on August 17, 2016

Here are our top tips on Protecting Your Garden from Heat Stress from Pot plants, hanging baskets and vertical gardens are especially susceptible as the soils are more vulnerable and prone to heating than the soil in the ground. Plants around the edges of garden beds are also more exposed and vulnerable. Protecting your garden from heat […]

Posted on April 22, 2016

Garden water saving is important for two reasons. First, to save money if you’re on a water meter – 40% of us, and rising, are. Second, because at peak demand up to 70% of our water supply can be used in gardens, which forces suppliers to use groundwater and take it from streams. This can […]