Garden maintenance – blogs

Practical garden maintenance advice, seasonal guides and upkeep tips from the Flourish Landscaping team in Kingston, Surbiton and surrounding areas.
  • 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,…

  • Low maintenance garden

    Low maintenance garden A garden that looks great without taking over your life. Achieving a picturesque garden without the burden of constant upkeep is no longer a dream. In this guide, we unveil the finest plants ideal for crafting a serene and low-maintenance garden sanctuary. From resilient perennials like lavender and sedum to evergreen shrubs…

  • Lawn seeding

    Lawn seeding When and how to seed a lawn for the best results. As summer fades into autumn, now is the time to give your lawn some much-needed care and attention. Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall make autumn the ideal season for lawn seeding and repair. Here’s everything you need to know to improve your…

  • Spring garden tidy

    Spring garden tidy The essential tidy-up that gets your garden ready for the year ahead. Spring is the perfect time to prepare your home for sale or rental, and your garden plays a crucial role in attracting buyers or tenants. A well-maintained outdoor space enhances kerb appeal, makes listing photos stand out, and adds value…

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    Plan your summer garden transformation

    Why autumn is the perfect time to plan your summer garden transformation Get ahead and design your new garden before everyone else does. The cost of waiting: what you risk If you wait until Spring: If you act this Autumn: Taking action: your Autumn garden planting checklist This week: This month: Before Christmas: New Year…

  • Autumn gardening

    Autumn gardening The key jobs to tackle in your garden before winter arrives. Essential tasks to get ahead this autumn. As autumn settles in, it’s tempting to leave garden tasks until spring, but preparing now can save you time and create the foundation for a vibrant garden when summer arrives. Whether you’re looking to enhance…

  • Winter gardening

    Winter gardening Keep your garden healthy and interesting through the coldest months. Winter might seem like a time to retreat indoors, but it’s a crucial season for garden care and preparation. The milder winters often mean there’s still plenty you can do to keep your garden thriving. 1. Protect your plants Many plants need extra…

  • Winter garden prep

    Winter garden prep Get your garden ready for winter and set it up for a strong spring. As the days shorten and a chill settles over SW London, a quiet, powerful transformation is happening in our gardens. Winter isn’t an end; it’s a vital period of rest and preparation. For gardens in Kingston, Richmond, and…

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    Garden owners’s guide to Spring bulbs in Kingston and Surbiton

    Garden owners’s guide to Spring bulbs in Kingston and Surbiton Garden owner’s guide to spring bulbs in Kingston and Surbiton If you live in Kingston or Surbiton, you’ll know how welcome that first burst of colour is after a long winter. With the right mix of bulbs, your garden can stay full of life from…

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