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The Beauty of Soft Landscaping in Winter
Introduction When we think of landscaping, we often associate it with vibrant flowers, lush green lawns, and sunny summer days. However,...
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boydmullins
- Oct 9
- 2 min
The Beauty of Soft Landscaping
Introduction When it comes to creating a beautiful outdoor space, one cannot underestimate the importance of soft landscaping. Soft...
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boydmullins
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Why utilise your Front Gardens?
Introduction When it comes to gardening, many people tend to focus on their back garden space, forgetting about the potential of their...
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boydmullins
- Aug 24
- 2 min
The Benefits of Hiring a Garden Designer
Introduction Having a garden is a wonderful thing, but it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to designing and...
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boydmullins
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Biophilic Garden Design: Bringing Nature into Your Outdoor Space
Introduction Biophilic designs is not a concept I knew much about until I read a few very interesting articles. I understood and used...
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boydmullins
- May 9
- 2 min
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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