We Are the Garden Makers

31/08/2026

Autumn is here, jobs to do in September
Plant and Divide

Spring-Flowering Bulbs: Plant
daffodils
crocus,
hyacinths for vibrant spring displays.

Herbaceous Perennials: Divide and replant perennials to promote healthy growth and increase your plant stock.

Maintain and Tidy

Net Ponds: Install netting over ponds to prevent leaves from falling in and causing debris buildup.

Cleaning: Clear out cold frames and greenhouses to prepare for autumn sowing and growing.

Prune and Deadhead

Prune Roses: After flowering, prune your roses to encourage new growth.

Deadheading: Continue deadheading annuals and perennials to extend their blooming period.

The Garden Makers can help you with your garden to prepare it for Winter and Spring.

09/08/2026

August update:
In this hot dry weather some plants fare better than others
Trees: most trees cope quite well with drought others are more problematic, look around you and see which ones are flourishing, leaf drop is just a survival mechanism to minimise water loss.
Perennials: Some are better than others, ones to watch out for in your garden include: Hardy Geranium, Verbena, Eryngium, Sedums, Verbascum, Echinacea, Achillea Geums and Salvia.
Evergreen shrubs and ornamental grasses also fare well
When water is scarce spot water with a can to target plants that need it.
Lawns are problematic but always bounce back after a long exposure to rain, the roots survive.

05/08/2026

Your Garden Almanac for August
Star Plants: Crocosmia, Rudbeckia, Verbena bonarensis, Zinnia and Aquilegia.
Tasks: Cut back rambling roses after flowering, too up bird baths, plan for Autumn bulb planting, deadhead perennials regularly stake flower heavy perennials such as Hollyhocks etc and save seeds for next year with all your favourites.
Finally get in touch with We are the Garden Makers for your future plans.
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31/07/2026

The Garden Makers transform a formerly uninspiring space into a Scrumptious Mediterranean/Cottage style oasis in North London.
A garden plan a Plant plan some new sleeper steps and some lush new plants.

29/07/2026

The weather has been scorching and the Garden Makers can still make plans for your Summer space.
From design to plant schemes get in touch now
Enfield based

We are a Capel Manor Horticultural College trained professional team, providing a wealth of advice and ideas on how to make the most of your garden space as well as professional garden services:

24/07/2026

New plant scheme goes in today
Scrumptious

19/07/2026

All ready for the plants and gravel for the path and top area.

07/07/2026

The Garden Makers now offer a bespoke Garden Border plan to make it easier for you to have the theme you want for your garden.
From a low maintenance arrangement or shady design to a scrumptious cottage style, you give us your requirements and we will provide a plant list and plan with appropriate plant choices.

02/07/2026

Transformation in progress of a garden which will have extended plant beds and a curved gravel pathway to meander down when completed.

16/06/2026

New sleeper step upgrade as part of an overall garden design.

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