Inspirational garden solutions http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:37:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk/content/view/16/34/ March St David's Day, St Patrick's Day and spring lambs gambolling in fields. The days are noticeably longer and we become more aware of our surroundings, less huddled under the umberella. Time to do something about the view out of the window.For example, an office courtyard or entrance that is dank and dismal is not going to encourage new clients or retain existing ones. Budget an important item? We can discuss ways of getting the most from your budget and exterior spaces for the short term and long term.Our designs can change the look of your whole garden or refresh a border. If budgets are tight, we can offer a design only service, or a two year plan of priorities.For Managing Agents and Residents Associations we can arrange Maintenance schedules and consultancy visits for communal grounds and gardens to make the best use of your resources. Keeping the grounds looking at their best makes flats easier to let and residents can enjoy the open space to the full.For further details email us to discuss a tailor-made plan to suit your individual needs. inspirational ideas; flexible solutions Newsflashes - Newsflash Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk/content/view/35/34/ March We start the month with plants – daffodils and leeks for St David’s Day on March 1st – don’t get them muddled up and eat the daffodils (narcissus) instead of the leeks, though, as all parts of the daffodil plant are toxic - especially the bulb. The toxins contained in daffodils are alkaloids and can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and are potentially fatal in large doses. So keep an eye on experimental toddlers and absent minded dogs.Leeks, however, are good for you; the allium or onion family have anti-viral properties and help keep coughs and colds at bay. It’s said that Emperor Nero of Rome regularly ate large amounts of leeks in order to improve his singing voice...Read our seasonal tips below and enjoy watching for signs of spring in the gardens and roadsides around you. Newsflashes - Newsflash Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:12:32 +0100 http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk/content/view/36/34/ Charity of the Month March 2010 Ancient Tree HuntAll designs and consultancy visits commissioned during December will generate a £5 donation from Plews Garden Design to the Ancient Tree Hunt. Please visit the Potting Shed for more details. Newsflashes - Newsflash Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:51:58 +0100 http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk/content/view/34/34/ Stop press! Plews Garden Design is now on Twitter. Snippets of plant info related items; useful and entertaining retweets; brief queries answered.Find us and follow us at: http://twitter.com/plewsgd Newsflashes - Newsflash Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:52:02 +0100