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Plant It Right Passionate about plants and providing expert planting services.

I'm RHS certified, and dedicated to ensuring "right plant..right place" for a thriving and beautiful garden, always with a focus on perfection. Gardening Services -
- Consultations
- Digging & Planting
- Plant Sourcing
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Mulching
- Lawn Maintenance
- Hedge Cutting
- Watering
- All year round seasonal maintenance

The Autumn Shift: Taming Hedges & Planting Spring Colour! 🍂✂️🌷September is here, and the rhythm of the garden is officia...
01/09/2026

The Autumn Shift: Taming Hedges & Planting Spring Colour! 🍂✂️🌷

September is here, and the rhythm of the garden is officially changing. The manic summer growth is slowing down, bringing us straight into two of the most important (and satisfying) jobs of the horticultural calendar!

✂️ Hedge Cutting Season
Now that bird nesting season is safely behind us, it is time to bring those overgrown boundaries back under control.

▪ Crisp Winter Lines: Getting your hedges trimmed, reduced, and squared off now means they will look sharp and tidy all the way through the bare winter months.

▪ Health & Structure: Taking the top weight off now prevents heavy winter weather and high winds from snapping branches, keeping the hedge thick and healthy.

🌷 Prepping for Spring (Bulb Planting!)
It might feel a bit strange to think about spring when the leaves are just starting to turn, but now is the exact time to get your spring-flowering bulbs in the ground!

▪ Get Them In: Daffodils, crocuses, and alliums need to go in now while the soil still has some warmth, allowing them to establish a strong root system before the frost hits. (I always save the tulips for November to avoid tulip fire!)

▪ Planning the Display: I’ll be busy designing and planting bulb layers in the borders so that my clients get a continuous, blooming wave of colour from February right through to May.

The hard graft we put in right now is exactly what makes the spring garden so spectacular. Time to get the hedge trimmers out and the bulb planters ready! 💪


The Ultimate Bed Revival! 🌿💪✨If you saw my recent posts about the nightmare of bindw**d and plastic w**d membrane, you w...
24/08/2026

The Ultimate Bed Revival! 🌿💪✨

If you saw my recent posts about the nightmare of bindw**d and plastic w**d membrane, you will know that this particular bed was basically the ultimate gardening boss fight!

It started out covered in overgrown grass and exhausted old raspberry canes. Lurking underneath was my absolute pet hate...old plastic w**d suppressant, and weaving through all of it was a heavy bindw**d infestation.

Here is how I brought this bed back from the brink and prepped it for fresh planting:

⛏️ The Strip & Dig: I stripped the top layer, ripped out the plastic membrane, and then dug the entire bed over by hand.

This is crucial when dealing with bindw**d, as even the tiniest fragment of root left behind will regenerate! I painstakingly teased out as much as humanly possible.

📦 The Cardboard Hack: Instead of putting down more plastic, I upcycled! The client had lots of old removal boxes.

As long as you remove all the sellotape and avoid heavy ink prints, plain cardboard makes an incredible, natural w**d barrier that eventually rots down and feeds the earthworms.

🌧️ Nature’s Timing: A perfectly timed downpour soaked the cardboard, helped the bed settle, and locked in a massive amount of moisture.

🐄 The Finishing Touch: To complete the revival, I cut in a sharp, crisp edge and applied a thick, rich top-dress of Farmyard Manure.

This bed is now resting, recharging, and full of nutrients. It will be ready to plant up very soon! ☺️

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Watching a Garden Evolve! 🌿✨It is incredibly rewarding to watch a garden take shape over time. Over the last few months,...
10/08/2026

Watching a Garden Evolve! 🌿✨
It is incredibly rewarding to watch a garden take shape over time. Over the last few months, I’ve been working on a beautiful transformation for a client, and it is finally coming together perfectly!

Here is a look at what we’ve been up to:

🌸 Expanding the Borders: We widened the main borders to give the planting more breathing room. The garden has a gorgeous, calming palette of blues, silvers, and whites, so I introduced some Salvia 'Amistad'. Its deep, striking purple flowers perfectly complement the cooler tones.

To finish the beds, everything got a thick, rich layer of Magic Mulch to suppress w**ds and lock in the moisture.

🪴 A Climber Rescue Mission: The existing Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) were really struggling in their old, cramped pots. We upgraded them to much larger planters, replaced the tired old climbing supports, and mixed in some Plant Gains 6-Month Feed to revive them. They are already looking so much happier and healthier!

❄️ Looking Ahead to Winter: A gardener’s work is never done! There are a few plants in the borders that aren't quite in the right place, but patience is key. I’ll be waiting for the winter dormancy period before carefully lifting and moving them so they don't get stressed.

While we are at it this winter, we will also be adding another climbing jasmine and a stunning Wisteria to completely envelop and soften the shed area with lush foliage and incredible scent.

I absolutely love how this space is developing.

What is your favourite plant for a calming colour palette? Let me know! 👇


Battling the Ultimate Garden Strangler: Bindw**d! 🌿🥊I spent my entire day digging over an untouched border that had been...
06/08/2026

Battling the Ultimate Garden Strangler: Bindw**d! 🌿🥊

I spent my entire day digging over an untouched border that had been absolutely consumed by this stuff. If you’re a gardener, you probably just felt a shiver down your spine reading the word "Bindw**d"!

It might produce pretty, trumpet-shaped white flowers, but do not let it fool you. It is one of the most stubborn, aggressive w**ds we deal with in the UK.

If you are dealing with a bindw**d invasion, here is everything you need to know about the enemy and how to banish it from your borders:

🔍 The Facts

It’s a suffocator: It rapidly twines around everything in its path, physically strangling your prized shrubs, perennials, and climbers.

The roots are relentless: It survives via thick, white, fleshy underground stems that can travel deep into the soil.

The scary part: Even the tiniest fragment of root left behind can regenerate into a completely new plant! 🧟‍♀️

🛠️ How to Remove & Manage It

Use a fork, NEVER a spade: A spade will slice the roots into dozens of tiny pieces, effectively multiplying the w**d. Always use a garden fork to gently loosen the soil, carefully teasing out the long white roots intact.

Do not compost it: Never put bindw**d roots in your home compost bin! It will survive, and you'll spread it around the whole garden next year. Bag it up for the council green waste collection (which gets hot enough to kill the seeds and roots) or burn it.

Persistence is key: You likely won’t get every single root on the first dig. The trick is vigilance. Keep pulling up new shoots the second they appear above the soil. Starving the plant of sunlight will eventually exhaust and kill the remaining root system below.

Mulch heavily: Once you have cleared the border, applying a thick layer of organic mulch (like Magic Mulch) will make any sneaky survivors much easier to spot and pull out of the loose surface!

It’s a battle of attrition, but with a bit of patience and a good garden fork, you can win! 💪

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Tackling My Ultimate Gardening Pet Hate! 🙅‍♀️🌿🗑️Today’s job is a deeply satisfying one: ripping up old w**d suppressant ...
26/07/2026

Tackling My Ultimate Gardening Pet Hate! 🙅‍♀️🌿🗑️

Today’s job is a deeply satisfying one: ripping up old w**d suppressant membrane from a client's border!

I’ll be honest, using landscape fabric in planted borders is one of my absolute biggest pet hates. While it is often sold as a zero-maintenance miracle, the reality is usually a very different story.

If you are considering putting it down, here is the honest breakdown of the pros and cons:

The Pros (Why people use it):

Great for hardscaping: It is genuinely brilliant under gravel paths, patios, or decking to stop the sub-base from mixing with the soil.

Short-term suppression: It will successfully block light and stop existing w**ds from pushing up from underneath for the first season or two.

The Cons (Why I always rip it out of borders):

W**ds just grow on top! W**d seeds blow in on the wind, land in the mulch on top of the fabric, and root straight down into the plastic mesh. When you try to pull them, they are stuck fast! 🤦‍♀️

It suffocates the soil: It drastically reduces airflow and stops earthworms from doing their job, leaving the soil underneath compacted, dry, and lifeless.

Blocks the natural cycle: A healthy border relies on organic matter breaking down to feed the soil profile. The membrane acts as a barrier, starving the earth below.

A nightmare to plant through: Every time you want to add a new shrub or bulb, you have to hack through fraying plastic mesh.

The Alternative - Ditch the plastic! A thick, natural layer of organic mulch applied every year will suppress w**ds beautifully, lock in moisture, and feed your soil at the same time. My absolute go-to for this is Magic Mulch!

It feeds the borders perfectly and keeps everything looking pristine without suffocating the earth below. 🌱💪

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The Secret to Radiant Roses & Blooming Borders! 🌹✨If you’ve made the switch to peat-free compost (which is fantastic for...
19/07/2026

The Secret to Radiant Roses & Blooming Borders! 🌹✨

If you’ve made the switch to peat-free compost (which is fantastic for the environment 🌍), you might have noticed that it can drain quickly and lose its nutrients faster than traditional soil.

That’s exactly why I’ve been giving my rose raised beds and borders a serious boost today with Plant Gains Liquid Plant Food!

Roses are incredibly hungry plants, especially during the summer months, and this specific feed is an absolute game-changer for keeping them looking their best.

Why I use Plant Gains Liquid Feed for Peat-Free Compost:

💧 Fast-Acting Nutrient Hit: Because it’s a liquid feed, it gets to work instantly. It delivers essential nutrition straight to the roots exactly when the plants need it most.

🌿 Tailored Formulation: It is specifically designed to replenish the exact nutrients that tend to wash out of peat-free compost, ensuring your soil profile stays rich and balanced.

🌸 Bigger, Brighter Blooms: It gives heavy-feeding plants like roses the exact energy they need to produce massive, vibrant flowers and strong, disease-resistant foliage.

I’ve been making my way through the borders today ensuring everything gets a good drink of this liquid gold. If you want your garden to absolutely pop this season, you need this in your watering can! 💦🪴

Getting Party-Ready with the Ultimate Setup! 🌿🍾✨Today has been all about Mediterranean vibes and getting this beautiful ...
10/07/2026

Getting Party-Ready with the Ultimate Setup! 🌿🍾✨

Today has been all about Mediterranean vibes and getting this beautiful garden absolutely pristine for a garden party tomorrow!

🪴 The Mediterranean Display

I’ve been busy planting up and existing olive tree and a beautifully fragrant rosemary planter display.

To give these plants the ultimate foundation, I brought in the heavy hitters to keep them thriving:

The Soil & Mulch: I used Peat-Free Multipurpose Compost, finishing the top off with a thick layer of their Magic Mulch to lock in the moisture with the current heatwave at large.

The Secret Weapon: Peat-free compost is brilliant for the environment, but it often needs a little help holding onto nutrients.

That’s where the Plant Gains 6-Month Feed (specifically designed for Peat-Free Compost) comes in!

I mixed this slow-release granular feed straight into the planters. It ensures these new plants get a steady, reliable supply of nutrients for the next half-year without washing away. 🌱💪

🥂 Time to Celebrate!

With the borders mulched, the planters fed, and those pristine Mediterranean scents filling the air, the garden is officially ready for tomorrow's event.

To make the party even better, they have the incredible mobile bar from ! 🍾

If you are hosting an event, wedding, or a garden party this summer, you absolutely need to check them out and get them booked in.

Have a fantastic weekend in the sun, everyone! ☀️


Stocking Up with ! 📦🌱🚜I’m currently with the team at making sure my van is fully loaded with top-tier products to give ...
21/06/2026

Stocking Up with ! 📦🌱🚜

I’m currently with the team at making sure my van is fully loaded with top-tier products to give your gardens the ultimate premium treatment!

These game-changing products will be hitting your lawns and borders very soon:

🚀 One Shot Wonder – The ultimate kickstart for a vibrant, lush lawn.

✨ Premium Lawn Feed – Professional-grade nutrition to get that deep, vibrant green striping.

🌾 Super Seed – Superior quality seed to patch up, thicken, and transform tired turf.

🌱 Plant Gains Liquid Plant Food – Fast-acting nutrition to make your plants absolutely pop.

🪱 6-Month Peat-Free Feed – Long-lasting, sustainable goodness that feeds the soil safely.

🌊 Seaw**d Extract – The perfect natural tonic to boost plant health and stress resilience.

🧫 Granular Plant Food – Slow-release nutrients for steady, strong growth.

Only the best for my clients! Get ready to watch your gardens thrive over the coming weeks. 🙌✨

Live from ! 🎪🐑🌱I’m here at BBC Gardeners' World Live today, and I’ve stopped by the brilliant .uk stand! I'm currently g...
21/06/2026

Live from ! 🎪🐑🌱

I’m here at BBC Gardeners' World Live today, and I’ve stopped by the brilliant .uk stand!

I'm currently getting the plastic pots from the plants I've just bought at the show changed over for their incredible eco-friendly wool pots—which they will be washing and reusing! ♻️👏

If you haven't seen what .uk do yet, they are a complete game-changer for plastic-free gardening:

100% Biodegradable: Made from raw British wool, you just plant the whole thing straight into the ground.

Zero Root Shock: No pulling plants out of plastic, keeping the roots perfectly happy.

Natural Pest Deterrent: Slugs and snails absolutely hate the texture of raw wool! ❌🐌

Feeding the Soil: As the wool breaks down, it naturally releases water and vital nutrients right to the roots.

If you're down at this weekend, make sure you hunt them down and check it out for yourself. Absolute genius! 🌍💪




Beat the Heat: How to Water Your Garden Efficiently! ☀️💧🌿With temperatures set to spike, it’s time to adjust the waterin...
21/06/2026

Beat the Heat: How to Water Your Garden Efficiently! ☀️💧🌿

With temperatures set to spike, it’s time to adjust the watering routine. Here are my top professional tips to keep your borders and pots looking pristine over the coming days:

🕒 1. Timing is Everything
Water early in the morning or late in the evening. Watering in the midday sun is a waste of time and resources, the water evaporates before it even reaches the roots. Early morning is best, as it safely hydrates the plants before the heat hits.

🪣 2. Use Stored Rainwater First
If you have water butts, use them now! Stored rainwater is gold dust. Unlike tap water, it’s at ambient temperature (so it won't shock hot roots) and has the perfect pH balance that plants absolutely love. It's better for your water bill and your garden!

💧 3. Drench Deeply, Don't Just Sprinkle
A quick daily sprinkle encourages shallow roots that burn easily. Instead, give borders a heavy, deep soak every few days. This forces the roots to push deep down into the cooler, damper soil.

🪴 4. Focus on Pots & Hanging Baskets
Containers have limited soil and dry out fast. They will need watering every single day during a heatwave. Try watering directly at the base of the plant to get it straight to the roots.

❌ 5. Leave the Lawn Alone!
Don't panic if your lawn turns brown. Established grass goes dormant to protect itself and will green right back up when the rain returns. Save that precious rainwater for your shrubs and flowers instead!

Stay cool out there, and happy watering! 🌾💦


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