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After an exceptionally dry summer, the arrival of substantial rainfall has brought some remarkable changes to our gardens. But should we be rushing to change our planting choices in response to one unusual summer?

In this month's update, I consider the effects of the drought, the recovery of our gardens and why a little restraint might be advisable.

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Will, with the assistance of his son Louis, look after a small number of private gardens in Stamford and the surrounding areas.

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One of the benefits of working in an environment through the seasons is that you acquire an understanding of the spirit of the garden. The more time spent carrying out important basic tasks allows you to experience the rhythms and idiosyncrasies that combine to create unique conditions in every space. Observing the natural elements and how they affect the growing conditions over a prolonged period enables us to make assessments and recommendations for developments to improve; individual or group positional planting, quality and variety of plant stock, planting plans and border design set within the context of the overall aesthetic.
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September Update

September Update July and August updates have not appeared on the website, as every time I have written a piece on this year’s weather, the situation has changed, leaving my thoughts incomplete and allowing a new element to be introduced into the conversation. Back in July, the emphasis was on how some plants were suffering badly due to the drought and extreme temperatures, and this was undoubtedly the case. However, sitting here in the middle of September, I can report that

Will

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The Mysterious Case of Dartington Hall

A relatively new-found pleasure is scouring local charity shops for books on plants and gardens

Will

Apr 15, 20203 min read

Gardening & Well-being

Part One: The twirling brain Gardening is beneficial to mental health, an uncontroversial statement, with the presumption readily...

Will Catlin

Mar 30, 20202 min read

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