boydmullins
The Connection Between Mental Health and Gardening
Introduction Mental health has become a major concern in our society today, and many people are looking for ways to improve their mental...
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boydmullins
- Feb 1, 2021
- 7 min
Plan B Design Tips - The Site Survey
Welcome to my second blog in the series on 'Design Tips'. Ideas and inspiration you can use in your own gardens. Last month, we looked at...
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boydmullins
- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
Plan B Design Tips - Design Theories
It's back to school - with some theories! There are two key theories I follow in creating beautiful Plan B designs: - The Landscape...
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boydmullins
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
Plan B Design Tips
In 2021, the NEW Plan B blog will publish monthly design tips for you to follow with your own gardens. Some months will feature tips for...
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Boyd
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... February
This month I have chosen Snowdrops.
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Boyd
- Feb 9, 2020
- 2 min
Fab 5 gardening jobs to do in ... February
1. Apple Tree Pruning - Now is the time to take care of your apple trees. It is important to remove damaged or diseased branches, any...
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Boyd
- Jan 21, 2020
- 1 min
A client asked me ... last week
"Boyd, whilst you are here this week, can you cut the grass"? Those that know me quite well, recognise that I am a thinker, a reflector,...
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Boyd
- Jan 12, 2020
- 2 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... January
Welcome to 2021 everyone. 2020 was very much a hard year, so here's hoping to a brighter 21. Anyway, here's my top 5 jobs for the month....
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Boyd
- Apr 7, 2019
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... April
Photinia (Red Robin) For a shrub that performs well all year, providing great structure in the garden, and then in Spring you get the...
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Boyd
- Jan 1, 2019
- 1 min
Courtyard Coupon
Welcome to 2019. I spent a little time over the holiday period reviewing my Garden Design portfolio. It has grown over the past 5 years,...
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Boyd
- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
Plan B - One year in
"Green fingers are made, not born: success comes to all, with practice" (Nigel Colborn) Well Nigel, I have had a fair amount of practice...
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Boyd
- Jul 29, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... July
Hydrangea With so many varieties, the Hydrangea is a perfect plant for summer. Check out this variety in my very own garden. Hydrangea...
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Boyd
- Jul 1, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... July
Here's your top 5 for July. 1. The grass! After a very busy few months with cutting the grass, this prolonged hot and dry weather will...
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boydmullins
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... May
This month we have the lovely Japanese flowering crab apple. Such beautiful flowers in May that will brighten up any part of the garden....
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Boyd
- May 20, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... May
As the weather improves, I expect you will all start to enjoy your garden more, so here are a few tips to help you out. 1. National...
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Boyd
- Apr 29, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... April
Another specimen from my own garden, this month's treasure is Kerria Japonica. Produces a stunning yellow display in April. What's your...
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Boyd
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... April
I have had several reminders that this months blog is late. No excuses, it just is! Anyway, down to business. 1. FREE Plants! Has your...
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Boyd
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... March
A personal favourite of mine that is making a bit of a resurgence in the plant word. Camellia This beauty is in my own garden where I am...
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Boyd
- Mar 1, 2018
- 2 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... March
1. It's Snow Joke! The 'Beast from the East' has met Portuguese Emma and we have a lovely blanket of snow this week. This will delay...
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