As winter advances and the cold and long nights start to take hold, there are a few tasks which you can undertake to protect your lawn during these months of cold weather. Your Lawn and Frosts The first thing to watch for is the frosts. You can damage your lawn if you walk on the […]

As planet Earth continues to warm and weather conditions are gradually becoming more extreme, facing heatwaves is becoming increasing common. This means grounds maintenance staff and gardeners alike are facing challenges to keep trees, lawns, shrubs and other ornamentals healthily during these periods of excessive heat and sunlight. Here are some tips to help protect […]

The sun has finally started to come out on a consistent basis and it’s time for you to fire up your lawn mower (if you haven’t already) and start to cut your grass. But before you start it may be worth reading this guide first, as mowing your lawn might not be as simple as […]

  Winter Care for Shrubs and Trees We might think trees and shrubs are the toughest of our outdoor plants but the harsh winter weather we have seen over the recent weeks can take its toll on these plants, especially those that have been recently planted. Fortunately, it is easy to protect lot of the […]

One of biggest questions once Autumn passes is what to do with that hefty deposit of leaves all over the lawn and what is the best way to clear up leaves? Leaf clearing is not a chore most gardeners or operatives look forward to. Just as you gather them together in a nice big pile, […]

Many companies attempt to take on the task of gritting their own premises themselves until it becomes clear that it may not be as simple as first thought. Here’s five great reasons why you should always outsource winter gritting to an approved contractor. Get better value for money When businesses look at taking their winter […]

Hedges can be made from a wide variety of trees and shrubs, from Conifers to broad-leaved Beech, most gardens contain at least one. We are often asked ‚’When do you trim your hedge?’ Well, just as you would choose when to prune your trees and shrubs, there is also a best time to trim a […]

Summer is the time to enjoy your outdoor space and see the fruits of your labour from all that effort you put in over the winter and spring months. However, this does not mean you can sit back and relax, you must still maintain your garden during our more pleasant summer months. Here is what […]

Shed Grounds Maintenance has grown from a zero client base in 2003, to now maintaining over 190 sites for more than 120 clients on a nationwide basis. The best way to explain this rapid expansion is to look at one industry area that Shed serves particularly well – logistics. Shed won a contract in 2009 […]

The Christmas and New Year festivities have passed, it’s often cold and bleak outside, and you’re willing Spring closer with every day that passes. But before Spring arrives you need to make sure (whether it’s in your own garden or your business’s grounds) to keep on top of winter maintenance, in preparation for that early […]