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Your local garden advice and inspiration hub. Explore practical, proven solutions for gardens across Kingston, Richmond, Teddington, Cobham, Oxshott, and surrounding Surrey towns.

Explore expert tips, seasonal guidance, and inspiring garden projects from Flourish Landscaping. Discover planting ideas, low-maintenance garden solutions, and how to tackle flooding or drainage issues in your outdoor space.

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  • Gardening is good – and does good

    Gardening is good – and does good What the RHS 2025 report means for UK gardens Gardening is often seen as a hobby, but the Royal Horticultural Society’s first ever State of Gardening Report 2025 confirms something much bigger. For the first time, the true scale and impact of gardening across the UK has been…

  • Garden Paving

    Garden Paving Choosing paving that lasts: slabs, setts, colours and textures explained by designers and installers. If you have been researching paving online, you may have read supplier blogs from companies such as Infinite Paving. These are useful for understanding products, finishes and trends, but they rarely explain what really matters once paving is installed…

  • Garden centres

    Garden centres How to get the best out of your local garden centre visits. If you enjoy gardening – whether it’s planting out borders, refreshing containers, or just browsing for something new – a good garden centre near is your best friend. And here in southwest London and Surrey, we’re lucky to have some fantastic…

  • Garden pests and diseases

    Garden pests and diseases How to spot, prevent, and deal with common garden problems. Don’t let garden pests and diseases ruin your hard work! In this blog post, we’ll help you identify and tackle some of the most common issues that can plague your plants. From pesky aphids and slugs to fungal infections like powdery…

  • Lawn renovation

    Lawn renovation How to bring a tired, patchy lawn back to life. As Summer fades and Autumn arrives, it’s the perfect time to revive your lawn. A well-planned renovation can help eliminate moss, improve soil health, strengthen the grass, and enhance its colour. This guide covers essential spring lawn care steps, including moss control, aeration,…

  • Ornamental grasses

    Ornamental grasses Why grasses are one of the most useful plants in modern gardens. Ornamental grasses have become must haves in British gardens. They soften borders, add movement, bring height, and offer colour right through autumn and winter. They also mix perfectly with the perennials most UK gardeners already love, including Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Verbena bonariensis,…

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