Primrose Cottage Gardening Co-operative Ltd

Primrose Cottage Gardening Co-operative Ltd We are a small co-operative business providing gardening services in Southampton District. We can

WE provide a detailed and caring bespoke gardening service at reasonable rates, from a one-off tidy-up to complete year-round maintenance of your garden to your own standards. We can also provide and fix fencing, lay patios and build sheds to your own size. We can design, install and maintain a period garden to match your house, or fruit and vegetable production, or a permaculture forest crops garden. We also do decorating, general handyman services and house or flat refurbishment.

Last of the winter flowers and should have been posted at the beginning of this month. Very large sized mahonia.
13/02/2026

Last of the winter flowers and should have been posted at the beginning of this month. Very large sized mahonia.

Apple tree pruning involves different styles, with the common UK Goblet (or Open Centre) focusing on a vase-like shape f...
06/01/2026

Apple tree pruning involves different styles, with the common UK Goblet (or Open Centre) focusing on a vase-like shape for light/air, while the Japanese approach, often Cloud Pruning (Niwaki), creates sculpted, cloud-like forms, emphasizing aesthetic structure and balanced growth over pure fruit production, both aiming for healthy, manageable trees but with vastly different visual outcomes and techniques.

Part 2 winter flowers, japonicas: camellia and a fatsia.
19/12/2025

Part 2 winter flowers, japonicas: camellia and a fatsia.

Part 1 of winter flower shots. These are hellebores, the first couple are survivors from years ago, but have interesting...
19/12/2025

Part 1 of winter flower shots. These are hellebores, the first couple are survivors from years ago, but have interesting leaves. PS Hellobore Niger are traditional Christmas Rose. Lower examples are very similar.

08/05/2025

🌱 TAKE ACTION: Switch to Organic Lawn Care & Bring Back Your Yard’s Natural Pest Heroes!

Tired of battling pests with harsh chemicals? It’s time to team up with Mother Nature’s original pest control crew! 🐞🦉

Why go organic?
Chemical sprays don’t just harm pests—they wipe out the good guys too! By switching to organic lawn care, you’ll create a safe space for helpful critters that keep your garden balanced (and save you work!).

Meet your new backyard buddies:
✅ Ladybugs: These spotted cuties DEVOUR aphids and mites.
✅ Praying Mantises: The ultimate bug assassins—they hunt beetles, caterpillars, and more!
✅ Birds: Bluebirds, robins, and chickadees snack on grubs, slugs, and mosquitoes.
✅ Frogs & Toads: Night-shift workers that munch on slugs, snails, and flies!

How to welcome them:
1. Skip synthetic pesticides—opt for natural alternatives like neem oil.
2. Plant native flowers (marigolds, sunflowers) to attract pollinators and predators.
3. Leave a little “wild” space—a pile of leaves or logs makes a perfect bug or frog hideout!

Your yard will thrive, and you’ll protect pollinators, pets, and kids from toxins. Win-win! 🌸

Ready to let nature do the dirty work? Comment below with your favorite garden helper!

Tuesday afternoon.
04/05/2025

Tuesday afternoon.

Lovely flowers in gardens. So many dropping off from the camelia.
30/04/2025

Lovely flowers in gardens. So many dropping off from the camelia.

So its not too late to plant garlic. Small video worth a watch.
29/01/2025

So its not too late to plant garlic. Small video worth a watch.

Get expert RHS advice on growing garlic – choosing, planting, growing, harvesting and tackling problems

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