Garden Advice
Practical guides for London gardens
Honest, first-hand advice from our landscaping team on irrigation, rainwater, lawns and garden design.
How much does a garden irrigation system cost?
What actually affects the price of an irrigation system — zones, components, controllers and labour — with honest guidance on what to expect.
Read guideWhat size rainwater tank do I need?
A practical way to calculate tank size from your roof catchment, local rainfall and garden water demand.
Read guideWhen and how to water your London garden
How often, how much and at what time — and how to keep the garden alive through a hosepipe ban.
Read guideHow to care for an artificial lawn in London
Brushing, cleaning, pets and the jobs best left to a professional refresh — keep artificial grass looking new for years.
Read guideThe London garden clearance guide
What to keep, how to sort the waste, skips and street permits, and how to get it all off the property legally.
Read guideChoosing turf for a shady London garden
The grass species and seed mixes that cope with London shade, and honest alternatives when turf simply won't thrive.
Read guideA simple pruning calendar for London gardens
What to prune in winter, spring, summer and autumn — so you never cut off next year's flowers.
Read guideNeed a hand putting any of this into practice? Get in touch with the Cutting Hedge team.