The Sketch Book and Shovel
Boggy Blogging from Nicky and the Team @ GardenImprovements.com
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Oct 27
We are looking forward to installing our first wildflower lawn, and though we had planned to have one installed in our upcoming Glasgow west end design our clients have opted to do this themselves as part of their ongoing gardening activity! Fair enough!
Our fellow Landscape Juice Network members, Shadows Garden Design have provided this excellent guide to installing your own wildflower meadow, check it out:
Bringing your garden out of the Shadows: How To: Make a wildflower meadow.
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Jun 23
Here’s some handy hints on getting started with composting delivered by Margaret Hoyenga over @ Nest In Style. Good luck and let us know how you get on!!
Nicky Patterson, Designer @ Gardenimprovements.com
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Nicky’s Top Tips: The Monkey Puzzle Tree
Filed under Nicky's Garden Tips, Promotions and Client InformationFeb 6The monkey-puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is like Fugu; when handled the wrong way it can be lethal! Today I had to learn how to trans-plant one without cutting myself to ribbons!
These leaves (or blades I'm calling them) are RAZOR-sharp!
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Feb 4
A little bit off-kilter here but worth a post methinks! With a little bit of creative thinking you can transform your garden for relatively little outlay. This week we upgraded a fence in Newton Mearns and transformed the outlook of the garden and of the conservatory and living room! Read the rest of this entry »
