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The exercise of landscape maintenance is a must in more ways than one in that in simple terms it keeps the garden ‘in bounds’. The questions that arise from this concept are to what extent, at what cost and what the aesthetic value of the finished pr...

Design is a major factor in controlling landscape maintenance costs, which is key when one considers the longevity of a garden. The design process covers all aspects of the implementation and, in essence, considers the site in its totality and not in...

Growing up in a city in the UK was a lot different than living in Bermuda. I lived in a terraced house with no back garden, just a backyard. The front ‘garden’ consisted of a hedge three feet from the house as a privacy factor between the house and s...

When next walking along the road, the railway trail, or a field in Hamilton, St George’s or Dockyard, take in the view around you. Look carefully for whatever makes an impact, be it visually aesthetic or ‘wanting care and attention’. You may well be ...

It's that month again … Yes, it’s December – which presents the challenge of presents to come; hopefully they are useful and functional! If you dig Christmas there is, fortunately, very little to do in the garden. You could, however, consider Mother ...

October typically shows a decline in hot humid weather which translates to continued growth with less stress on grass and plants. When that does happen, root growth rebounds resulting in new flushes of growth which produce a fresh flush of flower. Th...

With rising temperatures and hopefully more settled weather, we can look forward to a colourful spring and summer. This is, of course, contingent not only on Mother Nature but also our choice of materials and how we plant them. Annuals are an old fai...

Christmas gifts are a yearly ritual and it can take thought to give something practical. Consider several aspects before choosing a garden-orientated gift. First, is the person a keen gardener or just a “knockabout” type? Is the gift designed for eas...

Bermuda is another world. We live within a landscape and are fortunate to reside in such a tranquil location, with clean air and blue skies — and we take it all for granted. As I drive around the island, I become disturbed at what I see on our roads...

Late-season hurricanes can leave their mark in more ways than one. They can create a situation where new growth will start to show, but slower than normal owing to the decline in temperature as we reach the end of the “growing season”. Damage appears...