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Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden: Tips and Tricks
Are you looking to transform your garden into a vibrant haven for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators? With pollinator populations...

boydmullins
May 20, 20242 min read


Creating Your Dream Cottage Garden: Essential Plants for a Charming Retreat
Imagine stepping into a world of whimsy, where vibrant flowers sway in the breeze and fragrant herbs perfume the air—a cottage garden...

boydmullins
Apr 15, 20243 min read


The Garden In Spring!
Introduction As the harsh winter months bid adieu and the vibrant spring steps in, it’s a period of rebirth and rejuvenation for our...

boydmullins
Mar 6, 20242 min read


The Benefits of Edging in the Garden: Enhancing Your Outdoor Space
Introduction One technique that can make a significant difference to your outdoor space is edging. Edging involves creating a clear...

boydmullins
Feb 9, 20242 min read


The Link Between Gardening and Health and Wellbeing
Introduction In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from nature. However,...

boydmullins
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Christmas Gardening: Adding Festive Cheer to Your Outdoor Space
Introduction The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and spreading cheer. While most people focus on decorating their homes...

boydmullins
Dec 6, 20232 min read


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,...

boydmullins
Nov 14, 20232 min read


The Beauty of Soft Landscaping
Introduction When it comes to creating a beautiful outdoor space, one cannot underestimate the importance of soft landscaping. Soft...

boydmullins
Oct 9, 20232 min read


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...

boydmullins
Sep 8, 20232 min read


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...

boydmullins
Aug 24, 20232 min read


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...

boydmullins
Jul 20, 20232 min read


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...

boydmullins
May 9, 20232 min read


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...

boydmullins
Feb 1, 20217 min read


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...

boydmullins
Jan 1, 20213 min read


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...

boydmullins
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Plant of the month ... March
It just has to be ...
Boyd
Mar 15, 20201 min read


Plant of the month ... February
This month I have chosen Snowdrops.
Boyd
Feb 26, 20201 min read
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...
Boyd
Feb 9, 20202 min read
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,...
Boyd
Jan 21, 20201 min read
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....
Boyd
Jan 12, 20202 min read
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