by Hollie Harper | Sep 24, 2014 | Brickwork & Hard Landscaping, Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
This project began in an unusual way… Neil contacted MH Landscapes to replace his fence after it had been damaged by the storms at the beginning of the year. During the initial quote, Neil’s wife Lesley, starting talking to us about her garden...
by Hollie Harper | Sep 10, 2014 | Autumn, Gardening Tips
September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of...
by Hollie Harper | Jul 5, 2014 | Brickwork & Hard Landscaping, Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Lighting, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
When MH Landscapes were called to give Kathryn a quote for her back garden to be completely made-over, it was tired and overgrown and had become a dead space that her young family weren’t able to enjoy. There was an old rotting decking that doubled as a path to...
by Hollie Harper | Jul 4, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
Summer has well and truly arrived and you can sit back and enjoy your garden in full bloom! Your beds and borders will be at their height of colour now from your favoured bedding plants and your edible garden will be producing a high yield of fruit and vegetables....
by Hollie Harper | Jun 24, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
During the months of summer more of us are enjoying spending time in our garden until late into the evening. Lighting is increasingly something we are asked to factor into our design schemes, especially in town gardens. These small spaces have to work hard to please...
by Hollie Harper | Jun 10, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
To prevent your plants hanging their heads this summer, make sure they get plenty of water. There’s no shortage of rainfall in June, but it can be deceptive. Much of our rain comes as intense afternoon thundershowers, not a gentle soaking and most plants depend on...
by Hollie Harper | Jun 2, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
If you have an outdoor space in your house, then the best way to make good use of it is to build a deck. Its warm under your feet, dries really quickly after rain and doesn’t bring dirt into the house! For those of you who already have a deck, the next question...
by Hollie Harper | May 16, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Whether you have acres of land or a small urban plot, now is the time to add some colour to your garden with summer bedding plants. There can be few plants that give as much pleasure for such a small cost as summer bedding plants and, with such a low skill...
by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
Small patio area Flower beds cleared Secure gate After! Sue had just moved in to her a new home and the garden was very overgrown with weeds and had been extremely neglected. Sue wanted to completely re-vamp it and make it a place she could entertain and enjoy. Our...
by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Probably the biggest headache in the garden, moss thrives in the vast majority of untreated lawns. Wet Autumns and cold Winters are exacerbating the problem. Most gardeners will have trouble at some stage with moss on lawns. This is unsightly and is often a result of...
