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03/03/2026

🌿 WHY CUT A ROOT-BOUND PLANT BEFORE REPOTTING? 🌿

Ever pulled a plant out of its pot and seen a tight swirl of roots wrapped in circles? That’s called root-bound — and leaving it like that can actually hold your plant back.

Here’s why you should loosen or lightly cut those roots before replanting 👇

✨ 1. Stop circling roots
If planted as-is, roots may keep growing in circles instead of spreading into fresh soil. Over time, this can weaken the plant.

✨ 2. Encourage healthy new growth
Gently teasing apart or scoring the root ball stimulates new roots to grow outward — helping your plant establish faster.

✨ 3. Improve water absorption
A compact root ball can repel water. Loosening it allows moisture and nutrients to soak in properly.

We are updating our system to make it more customer-friendly with simple booking processes. 🙌
01/02/2026

We are updating our system to make it more customer-friendly with simple booking processes. 🙌

12/01/2026

If you still didn’t do that please read why it’s important to blow leaves out of grass:
1. Prevents grass from suffocating
A thick layer of leaves blocks sunlight and air. Grass needs both to photosynthesize and stay healthy. Covered grass can turn yellow or die.
2. Reduces disease and mold
Wet, trapped leaves create a damp environment that encourages fungal diseases and mold, especially in fall and winter.
3. Prevents pests
Leaf piles can become homes for insects, rodents, and other pests that may damage your lawn or spread into your home.
4. Helps lawn grow evenly
Leaves left on the lawn can cause bare patches in spring. Clearing them helps ensure uniform growth.
5. Improves soil health (when managed properly)
While whole leaves can smother grass, mulched leaves (finely chopped with a mower) can actually return nutrients to the soil without harming the lawn.

05/01/2026

Now is the best time to bend your roses!
Why we would even to do that?

1. More blooms: Bending canes horizontally breaks apical dominance, encouraging many side shoots that produce more flowers instead of just growth at the tip.
2. Better flower distribution: Flowers appear along the entire cane, not only at the top, giving a fuller, more balanced look.
3. Stronger plant structure: It helps create a wider, well-shaped bush or evenly covered climber.
4. Improved light and air flow: A spread-out structure allows better sunlight pe*******on and air circulation, reducing disease risk.
5. Healthier growth: Energy is redirected from vertical growth into flowering and new basal shoots.
6. Earlier and longer blooming: Roses often bloom sooner and for a longer period after bending.

It was such a fantastic year! Just reflecting on this recap, I can see how much we have progressed spaces in 2026. Thank...
03/01/2026

It was such a fantastic year! Just reflecting on this recap, I can see how much we have progressed spaces in 2026.

Thank you to all our clients for trusting Long Grass Short with your gardens this year — whether it was a full redesign, regular maintenance, or a one-off tidy-up. Your gardens are what make our work so rewarding.

We’re already looking ahead to the next growing season, new projects, and more beautiful outdoor spaces in 2026.





🌱 The gardening season is officially here, and our calendars are already filling up! 🌷 Whether you’re planning your flow...
11/03/2025

🌱 The gardening season is officially here, and our calendars are already filling up! 🌷 Whether you’re planning your flower beds, vegetable gardens, or new landscaping projects, now’s the time to start thinking ahead. 🌿

It’s the perfect moment to book your spot for garden consultations, plant orders, and spring prep. Let’s make sure your outdoor space blooms beautifully this season! 🌸 Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today and get ready for a vibrant, flourishing garden.

Ivy removal:)
13/02/2025

Ivy removal:)

Tree pruning 🌳🌳🌳
15/01/2025

Tree pruning 🌳🌳🌳

5 years of untouched garden sorted ✔️
16/08/2024

5 years of untouched garden sorted ✔️

🤩👋 Okay, reserve your spot and let us transform your garden as well!Message us at - 07707989027 :)
07/08/2024

🤩👋 Okay, reserve your spot and let us transform your garden as well!
Message us at - 07707989027 :)

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23/06/2024

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