Snowdrops in our client's gardens are heralding much welcome signs of spring. Soon, the woodland and rough grass areas will be alight with the thousands of snowdrops, crocus and aconites we planted last year. And of course winter flowering shrubs like this viburnum are a must. #springbulbs #springflowers #wintergardening #gardencare #gardenprep #hampshireliving #Hampshiregardener #winchestergarden #gardeninspo #gardendesignideas #gardendesign #horticulture #snowdrop #snowdrops #snowdropseason #aconites #winterbulbs #viburnum #blooms #blossom

If you want beautiful borders, you need the winter work done! As with everything in life its all in preparation. In horticulture the key summer prep starts now!! #summerborders #Garden magic #dreamhome #gardendesignideas #preparation #southdownsgardener #hampshireliving #beautifulgardens #stunningdesigns #interiordesign

Exciting day yesterday, taking delivery of our new Avant 760i! Small and light enough to use in most gardens but tough enough for most jobs! We've got various new projects in the pipeline that she'll be invaluable for: unloading and moving large rootball trees and huge terracotta pots, digging holes for deer fencing and tree planting, clearing meadows ready for wild flower planting, mulching borders and even clearing fallen trees and storm damage. Whilst were often on long-term planned projects, the Avant and driver are also available for daily hire (contact info in our bio). We can't wait to get stuck in!

Some sunny, cold, crisp days please!!⁠ #landscaping #spring #outdoor #growyourownfood #sunshine #gardendesign #landscape #botanical #springtime #flowerstagram #gardeninspiration #nature #trees #plantsofinstagram #landscapearchitecture #flowers #blooms #sun #gardening

Superb work by our team this week planting these stunning (& quite large!) parasol pruned plane trees. They creste a wonderful feature at the end of the drive and will be even more stunning once in full leaf. Design crested by those very talented people at Taylor Tripp #gardenart #winchester #hampshireliving #beautifulgardens #trees #londonplane #gardendesigner #gardendesignideas

Challenging gardening conditions out there today! Time to turn attention to compost bins, greenhouses and those jobs that get kept until.last! (& of course ensuring the fish have air holes) The lawns here were thoroughly scarified and aerated in autumn so should happily cope with any sudden snow melt without damaging the grass. It's all in the prep. #snowday #wintergardening #gardendesign #maintenance #gardensoftheworld #berkshireliving #homesandgardens #estatemanagement #beautifuldesign #stunningshrubs #topiary #grasses #tall trees #lawncare

Amazing frost mornings & icy ponds. Beautiful viburnum tinus (photo 3) just coming into flower- a fantastic winter shrub, they grow to around 3m so can be useful as screening, have cream white flowers (which emerge firstly as pink buds) and then follow with blue-black berries #gardencare #gardendesigner #hampshireliving #Hampshiregardener #viburnumtinus #winterflowers #pondlife #blossomwatch #berries #gardenart #hampshiregardens #hampshirehouses #shrubs

Well we knew it was coming! Some very frosty scenes this morning, showing the beautiful seed heads (which we leave for food and protection) with their winter coat! Slightly tricky for planting but the sun still has enough warmth to thaw & a thick layer of compost around bases will give them a good start. It shows how expertise in planning, design, implementation & creation makes a garden beautiful throughout every season.

Mild night temperatures and plenty of rain have meant the garden's continue to bloom. The roses are looking lovely and hedges and grass are still growing! Planting 8 large parasol planes soon so prep work underway (photo 4) to make sure the thrive in their new home. They'll create a fantastic feature at the end of this gravel drive. #planetree #parasolpruned #hampshireliving #homesandgardens #gardenart #gardensoftheworld #roseborder #parterre #beautifuldesign #treeart #savills

The contrast of the evergreen box balls with vibrant autumn deciduous leaves makes for a stunning display in the sunshine! #autumndays #gardenart #estatemanagement #hampshirehouses #lovegardening #horticulturelife #homesandgardens #thatchedcottage #thatch #gardenmaintenance #gardensoftheworld #autumnborders

A day in the sun yesterday. Going through the borders in the White Garden - weeding, tidying and cutting back but leaving as many seed heads and berries as we can to keep birds & insects fed over the colder months! #gardencare #Hampshireestates #gardenmaintenance #specimentrees #wildberries #birds #winterfood #estatemanagement #wintergreen #whitegarden #gardendesign #gardensoftheworld

We've battled through the elements again this week. Lovely to find a calm sky at dawn every so often! #Hampshireestates #hampshirehouses #gardenart #gardensculpture #views #southdownsnationalpark #haha #gardensoftheworld #gardenmaintenance #Hampshiregardener #sunrise #winterweather #calmskies #mornings #winterdays

The start of a new border for the formal lawned area. The yew hedge planted earlier this year is thriving (in spite of the challenges of the summer!) so prep can start for this soon to be beautiful hydrangea border. More updates soon! #beautifulborders #stunningshrubs #hydrangeas #annabelle #Whitehaven #formalgarden #lawns #Hampshire #Hampshireliving #countrylife #grounds #estates #englishcountryhouses

A single stem is very nice. But a multistem is so much better. Whether you choose a hawthorn, crab apple, dogwood or amelanchier, the fan shaped layers of branches create a beautiful focal point.

Don't you just love dahlias? You must as there are so many varieties that all look so different and come in every single possible colour that it's impossible not to find one to covet. Philippa at @justdahlias even showed us new ways of displaying the dried heads (picture 5 - just amazing) My favourite is probably the last one. Bright pink. Full pom pom! What a joy

A gorgeous day to be pruning, weeding and beautifying today. This main formal garden in the grounds of this former Rectory was only prepped and planted this spring but has triumphed in spite of some challenging conditions this summer! The garden design has been created by Taylor Tripp who have chosen a sumptuous collection of perennials including blue perovskia "little spire", the dark and light pinks of rosa "Hyde hall" "belvedere" & "lady of the lake" as well as the delicate gaura "siskiyou". The metal edging between the main lawns and herbaceous borders gives a clean, crisp finish to this part of the garden. #oldrectory #English country life #cottagegardenplants #perennials #latesummerblooms #roses #perovskia #gaura #pink Blossom # sunnydays #surreygardener #beautifulborders #gardendesign #Taylortripp #plantcare #Estate management #gorgeousgardens #Englishchurches #lawns

Purple and pink reigns supreme in the garden at this time of year. They herbaceous borders in these two country properties are still overflowing with sedum "Matrona" , geranium "Brookside" and aster ageratoides "Asran" Throw in some tall stems of verbena bonariensis and aster frikartii "Monch" - coupled with a morning mist - and you've got a beautiful billowing autumn display. #verbena #autumndays #autumnborders #purpleflowers #beautifulshrubs #gardencare #estategardener #estatemanagement #hampshireliving #countryhomes #homesandgardens #countryretreat #glamourousgardens #countrystyle #englishcountrygarden #horticulture

The legendary Clive Nichols' book Brilliant English Gardens is here and we can't wait for it to be delivered. It's not easy to photograph even the most beautiful garden as there's always something in the way, not quite perfect or a giant cloud! But the images in his latest book are just astounding. #gardendesign #gardenporn #beautifulborders #fordeabbey #favouriteplaces #clivenichols #gardenphotography #newbook #christmasgifts #autumn #photography

The upper lawn and greenhouse are shining in the sun, with white japanese anemones in the border in full bloom. They have a bit if a tenancy to spread but it's worth it just to extend the garden's flowering season! #gazeburvill #taylortrippgardens #alitex #japaneseanemone #white garden #latecomer #warmth #autumndays #landscapeplans #gardendesigner #gardenmaintenance #estatemanagement #Surrey #stripeylawn #greengrass #talltrees

A glorious day for a birds eye view !

A great time of year to get started on a new project, and we are exceptionally excited about this amazing one in the middle of the beautiful New Forest landscape. It's very much at the planning stages for the designers @taylortrippgardendesign but with so much preparation work to be done we're raring to go. A fab opportunity to create a stunning English country garden #englishcountrygarden #newforest #Beaulieu #gardendesign #newforestpony #meadowmanagement #arboretum #Lakes #gardencreations #riverside #wildflowermeadow

The topiary garden shining in yesterday's sun. We rarely plant box now as the disease and moth are so prevalent, favouring yew or euonymous. But these have been lovingly looked after by our very dedicated client, and are certaa passion. #box hedge #topiary

After a few winter (& summer) batterings these beautiful Gaze Burvill "Cloister" benches and occasional tables gave now been restored to their original loveliness by the designers. They're now positively glowing after their makeover!

These hydrangea paniculata limelight were only planted this year but have shot up and produced an enormous quantity of giant blooms in that time. The flowers start off a vibrant creamy white (very wedding) then turn pink tinged as summer progresses. A real asset to the garden. Drought tolerant, pretty easy going, make beautiful cut flowers or lovely winter seed heads. #hydrangea #paniculatalimelight #hydrangealove #bigblooms #whitegarden #sandysoil #gardendesign #cutflowers #winchester #gardenlove

Even in late August, after torrential rain, you can reply on a few late flowerers to keep your borders beautiful. #surreygardens #beautifulborders #beelife #beefriendly #penstemon #dahlias #climbers #summer colour #summerloving #clematis #purples #latecomer #August #latesummer

It's almost about drawing the eye to different points of the garden to create a journey and this iron sundial sculpture does just that. A stunning effect.

Stunning hydrangea annabelle pom poms which have survived drought and torrential rain recently! They make such an inviting & welcoming entrance. We created a hazle hurdle staked area for them in Spring which has given perfect support throughout the summer #plantsupports #stakes #hazle #hurdles #annabelle #hydrangea

All the garden inhabitants seem incredibly grateful for yesterday's downpour and have ventured out from wherever they've been hiding. This beautiful hummingbird hawk moth is loving the agapanthus. As frogs drink through their skin, this little dude will have been extremely relieved that some dampness has returned to the garden! #gardenlife #ponds #froglife #gardenfriends #froglove #frogsofinstagram #agapanthus #nature #hummingbirdhawkmoth

Gardening is not all glamour and roses 😆. Sometimes it's days of clearing reeds that have thrived a bit too well! Like all jobs though, you have to get the basics done to get the the fun part - reintroducing more aquatic life once the oxygen and water can circulate again. #patience #watergarden #pondlife #summerplanting #pondplants #hampshirehouses #estategardener #reeds

This stunning rosa 'Desdemona' seems to have survived the extreme weather and is in full bloom fir the second time this year! It's carefully pruned each winter and treated monthly and given feed to keep it strong and fighting any fungus. #roses #rosadesdemona #beelife #hampshireliving #estatesandgardens #estatemanagement

Beautiful hard and soft landscaping structure and some much needed shade!

These beautiful hydrangea 'Annabelle' lead your eye up each path, through each gate & into the next garden. A superb design by @taylortrippgardendesign Aren't they holding up well in the heat and strong sun? They were well composted in the spring, continually weeded and were pruned back hard in the winter to ensure good growth and enormous flower heads this year. #hydrangea #annabelle #whitegarden #gardendesign #Hampshire #hampshireliving #beautifulborders #hampshiregardener #wellbeinggarden #plantingdesign #relaxation #horticulture #gardeninglife #gardentransformations

Don't worry. Bee happy. This little fella is loving the echinacea, which has really come into its own in the last week or so. They open up to provide a fabulous bee dining table! The hottest colours are definitely the best in this strong sun. #beelife #gardensofinstagram #hampshiregardens #estatemanagement #gardennotebook #beefriendly #beefood #beautifulborders #pollen #pollinator #drought #hosepipeban #verbena #Japaneseanenome

A pig in your garden will make your life significantly happier. * This one makes our weekly visits happy without exception. *not a real one. That would eat all the plants #pig #piggyback #gardensofinstagram #inspo #sculptures #gardenart #gardensculpture #gardendesigner #taylortrippgardens #whitegarden #sussexgardener #lovegardening #hydrangeas #bees #lawncare

These terraced borders go through so many different colours as the seasons progress. Spring was full of purples and blues, early summer saw lots of pinks and now white and green are dominant. It's tolerating the drought really well - organic mushroom compost has been its friend! It provides food, encourages worm movement and most importantly (at the moment!) provides protection for roots against the heat and stops the soil from drying out. The drips of water it gets are kept well below the reach of the sun which prevents it being wasted through evaporation.

The dahlia. Such a trooper at this time of year. Doesn't mind being a bit hot or a little dry, keeps on and on flowering (more if you keep cutting!) and looks gorgeous in borders and vases. This one (likely to be Addison June ball dahlia) should keep going well into late summer. #dahlia #echinaceapurpurea #summerplanting #borders #summerflowers #hampshiregarden #greengreengrass #bluebluesky

Stunning stripes and beautiful herbaceous borders. Combine that with a giant yew ball and you've got garden perfection! The views in this garden will charm the socks off you. Beautifully designed by @taylortrippgardendesign and maintained by our superb team of horticulture heroes! #photography #lawnstripesmatter #gardendesign #gardentips #lawncare #green #borders #herbaceousborder #Hampshire #gardensoftheworld #yewballs #topiary #gardenstructure #niwakishears

Stunning garden Ginko Globe by @carawassenberg.sculpture

When the rest of the garden looks parched it's wonderful to have a cool shady spot for hot day. Just need to find a few plants the sheep won't want to nibble! #sheep #sheepwatching #gardendesign #ponds #pondlife #fishing #homedecor #gardensofinstagram #gardentips #surreygardener #taylortrippgardens

An after and before! Productive garden looking fab post planting. Espalier apple line along the wall, shade-loving woodland planting , raised veg beds, thyme borders and euonymus hedging instead of the more trad disease prone box! #countrygardens #ascot #Surrey #veggarden #cutflowers #cut flower garden #garden design #veggardendesign #walledgarden #gardens of Instagram #gardeninspo #espalier #appletrees #appleespaliers #apple watch #blossom #gardening #horticulture #gardenshows #taylortrippgardens #chelseadesigners

#Dover #dovecote #Hampshire Gardens #gardendesign #gardengoals #dovesofinstagram #whitedove #instagoal

Love a new planting project! Starting with the walled garden: the lawns have been relaid and we've prepped the borders ready to start planting tomorrow! I think this one is going to look beautiful 😍

Wasps may be the gardener's friend as they live on aphids, but they're not keen on being disturbed! These weren't aggressive (luckily!) . If you prefer to keep them away from the house spray with diluted peppermint oil (1:5) and plant mint (in pots - its very invasive) , thyme or lemongrass. #sussexgardener #gardennotebook #aphids #wasps #waspnest #gardencare #gardeninspo

A hot day in this beautiful garden. The hydrangea Macrophylla Teller White has now become an absolute favourite. Such a glorious display, even after a hot few weeks, and the best of it is still to come . #hydrangeatellerwhite #surreylife #gloriousgardens #taylortrippgardens #gardenplanning #gardennotebook #designerswelove #summerplanting #plantlover #whitegarden #poolgarden #gardeninspo #flowerinspiration #reelsinstagram

No audio needed ... just bee joy at the bounty of foxglove nectar and birds singing #bees #beelife #foxgloves #Hampshire #hampshiregardens

Coffee? Afternoon tea? Sundowner cocktail or glass of sparkling . We'd happily sit on the stunning Gaze Burvill dining seat all day surrounded by salvia, verbena, peonies, roses. #hampshiregardener #afternoontea #countryhouse #hampshirelife #taylortrippgardens #gazeburvill #alfresco #salvia #gardencare #outdoordining

Such a stunning design by Taylor Tripp and a real delight to look after for the client. Some of the plants have reached their natural end so we're adding splashes if colour over the next few weeks with some new roses, pelargonium, dahlia and cosmos in bright tones. The contrast with the beautiful array of greens, whites and other soft shades will look glorious over the summer. #surreylife #surreygardener #beautifulborders #terrace #italianterrace #gazeburvill #taylortrippgardens #gardenplanning #terraceheaven #summerplanting #2022gardenplanning

Pond renovation project. Just starting reed clearance to get more light, oxygen and envohtsge wildlfe. The meadow garden surround is looking beautiful and us filled with bees butterflies and aphid eaters! We think its going to be stunning. #pondlife #hampshiregardens #meadowmanagement #estatemanagement #butterflies #alresfordlife

We love the @gazeburvill stand, designed by @ann_mariepowell showcasing their stunning designs (which look as fantastic in situ in our clients gardens as they do at RHS Chelsea!) #gazeburvill #gardendesign #annmariepowell #landscapemaintenance #gardenplanning #beautifulborders #gorgeousgardens #chelseaflowershow #tuesdaytreat #designerswelove #taylortrippgardens

Fully Stihl 'd up for the cutting season! #stihl #hedgecutting #topiary #topiarytuesday #estatemanagement #gorgeousgardens

Clearly not a photo taken today ! The wisteria around this property came into full bloom last week and looked glorious! Time spent hanging off ladders, pruning, was definitely well spent #wisteriahysteria #gardendesign #gardenplanning #gardencare #beautifulborders #hampshirelife #estatemanagement #climbers #springblooms #taylortrippgardens #countryhouse

Whilst we don't usually do grass work we do like to help out our clients if they need us. And the bonus is we get to see this afterwards. A tricky sloped plot has been made into this stunning design by @taylortrippgardendesign with a terraced garden for the family to enjoy and this beautiful formal lawn for summer parties! #lawns #stripeylawns #estatemanagement #gardendesign #gardenplanning #taylortrippgardens #hampshiregardens #winchesterlife #lawnstripesmatter #gardensofinstagram #gardennotebook #lawninspo

A simple pathway is transformed by an avenue of trees, underplanted with a laid height beech hedge, to frame the beautiful fields beyond. #gardencare #gardeninspo #gardenmaintenance #gardendesign #hampshiregardener #rural_love #hedgesofinstagram #beechlife #gardenpath #sculpturesinthegarden

This gorgeous Surrey garden, designed by Chelsea designer @jothompsongarden is looking truly magnificent. Lasy years planting is growing up to shield boundaries and create garden rooms, and the tulip display is just beautiful. Most importantly the clients love it! #jothompsongardendesign #surreylife #surreygardener #landscapemaintenance #lawns #springbulbs #tulipseason #beautifulborders #tulipmania #swimmingpools #springflowers #gorgeousgardens

If only we had " smell-o-vision"! The scent under the loggia from the stunning wisteria is intoxicating and utterly additive in this amazing garden designed by @taylortrippgardendesign . Its pure joy to work here. #gardendesign #gardenplanning #landscapemaintenance #lawns #wisteriahysteria #fllowerscent #taylortrippgardens #taylortrippltd #springbulbs #sunnydays #beautifulborders #sussexgardener #birdsong #bees #beefriendly

New team member needed! We are looking for an experienced gardener to join our team. We work on large estates & gardens, creating and maintaining designs to an exceptionally high standard. We work all over Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex but need someone to focus on the Andover - Winchester area. Excellent rates of pay and professional development . See full details on www.horticruitment.com/job/andover-full-time-skilled-gardener or email alan@asgardens.co.uk

Apple blosdom in espaliers underplanted with bluebells surrounding an #alitex greenhouse = happiness! #appletrees #blossomwatch #aplleblossom #springflowers #taylortrippltd #espalierfruittrees #estatemanagement #gardeninspo #gardenmaintenance #gardendesign #landscapemaintenance #bluebells #taylortrippgardendesign

Red, lime and dark green. These acers, box and yew hit each other perfectly on the colour wheel which is why they're so pleasing to the eye. Plus of course they've been perfectly pruned! Add tulipa 'Spring Green' and the border leaps into spring! #estatemanagement #gardencare #gardeninspo #acers #taxusbaccata #tulipa #tulipseason #gardencolours #springbulbs #taylortrippltd #hampshiregardener #estatesandgardens #ruralliving #beautifulborders #stunningestates #farmhousestyle

This Hampshire garden looking stunning in Spring. A fabulous display of Tulipa 'Spring Green'& Tulipa 'Queen of Night brightening up this border before the rose and clematis blooms appear. #tulipa #tulipseason #tulipmania #springflowers #taylortrippltd #gardenplanning #gardendesign #beautifulborders #hampshirelife #stunningestates #gardeninspo #flowerinspiration #gardenmaintenance

Gardener's Question Time on R4 yesterday suggested it wasn't always about the perfect, weed free, stripey lawn anymore. But it does feel great when it is! #gardendesign #estatemanagement #gorgeousgardens #lawns #lawnstripesmatter #hayter #mowerlife #green #springprep #jothompsongardendesign #surreylife #gardenplanning #gardencare #notablegardens

The worst of the frost has gone and we can now cut back the hydrangeas, though we've loved seeing last year's flower heads over the winter! Cut back to the first or second pair of healthy buds - a little harder on young annabelles as they send to flop - & remove a few of the oldest woody stems from the centre to promte new growth this year. #springprep #estatemanagement #surreylife #hydrangeaannabelle #hydrangeapaniculata #gardendesign #taylortrippltd #beautifulborders #summerblooms #pleached

These borders already have winter colour thanks mostly to the hellebores but we can't wait to cut back the mediterranean plants and get them spring tidy, starting today! Penstemon, lavender and gaura can become leggy & woody if not pruned hard, annually, but wait until April, then cut back to just above the newest shoots. #taylortrippltd #estatemanagement #gardentidyup #gardendesign #pruning #springprep #greenlawns #beautifulborders #gorgeousgardens #mediterraneancutback #penstemon #lavender #hampshiregardens #hampshirelife #yewtopiary #gardeningadvice

Magnolia x soulangeana Alba Superba showing off her glorious tulip shaped flowers this morning in the short-lived sunny spell! #sussexgardener #springflowers #magnoliasoulangeana #magnoliatree #chillyweather #blueskies #kerpwarm #pruning #estatemanagement #beautifulbuds #gorgeousgardens #green #landscapemaintenance #gardendesign #albasuperba #endofwinter #englishcountrygardens #

Its definitely spring now. The bulbs are out, leaves and blosdom are appearing and you can feel it in the air! Time to skip down the garden? #springbulbs #springskipping #treesofinstagram #avenue #landscapemaintenance #estatemanagement #blueskies #lawnstripes #greenlawns

The avenue is looking spectacular after a grass cut yesterday. #blossom #blueskies #springbulbs #daffodils #avenue #grasscutting #stripeylawns #hampshiregardens #estatemanagement #greenandpleasantland #hayterstripes

#bees #blossom #cherryblossom #birdsong

Spring was definitely here yesterday! I'm the middle of winter is easy to wonder why on earth you're digging potholes in the lawn to plants hundreds (or thousands!) of bulbs. When it comes to late winter you'll be so glad you did ! #daffodilseason #hampshiregardens #estatemanagement #lawns #endofwinter #yellow #gardenjoy #gardendesign #springbulbs #sunshine #blueskies #springprep

First cut of the year for this garden in Surrey. Looking delightful in the after shot! #grasscutting #estatemanagement #landscapemaintenance #gardendesign #spring #hayterstripes #hayter56pro

Sarhara winds are blowing in (though it doesn't feel like it right now!). Its a great time to get out there, tidy up, mulch everything and get planning yoursummer planting. #landscapemaintenance #estates #earlybird #planting #mulchmulchmulch #perennials #gardendesign

Topiary balls making the entrance to this property look beautiful even in wet and mizzly March. #surreylife #estatemanagement #gardendesign #topiarytuesday #beautifulgardens #delightfuldriveways

Camelia japonica is a delight for winter - it flowers throughout the coldest months & into spring giving you beautiful vibrant blooms along with glossy dark foliage. They are not fast growers but are very low maintenance.

Working in West Sussex #cowdray #benbow lake #waterfowl #estatemanagement #sussexgardener

Topiary love

A generally uninspiring, regularly trampled on corner suddenly transforms into an "oh wow" spot. #crocusbulbs #aconites #purpleandyellow #colourwheel #snowdrops #winterjoy #hampshiregardenservices #hampshiregardens #winterplants #estatemanagement #crocuscarpet

Heading into the mist this morning. Hoping to find the blue skies & vapour trails. #wintercolours #morning #mist #hampshiregardens #estatemanagement #winterplanting

What a way to frame a view! Even if you have an amazing vista, as here, its still important to draw the eye through gradually through e.g. the use of the initial frame of the hedge arch towards the statue at the end and only then the stunning countryside beyond. #hampshireviews #southdownsnationalpark #epicviews #taxusbaccata #vista #hedgesofinstagram #statues #artinthegarden #taylortrippltd #design #landscapemanagement #winterplants #evergreen #fabulousfebruary

The white garden looking lovely even in winter. Bulbs poking their heads through and buds in the magnolia giving a prelude to spring just ahead! The box balls provide a much needed shot of green this time of year as well as a structure to the border, which is mirrored on all four sides of this garden area. #magnoliatree #springbulbs #winterplanting #springprep #beautifulbuds #estatemanagement #taylortrippltd #hampshiregardener #southdowns #gardentidyup #pruning #boxballshots #topiary #philadelphus

Wordsworth missed a trick. Originally from mainland Europe & the Middle East the snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis - Latin for "milk flower of the snow") wasn't seen wild in the U.K. until the late 18th century, when it escaped from gardens and naturalised in woodland in Gloucestershire. They were traditionally used as a remedy for headaches (don't try this at home folks!) but are now used for the galantamine they produce, in the treatment of Alzeimer's disease. Beautiful, hopeful AND clever! #snowdrops #winterflowers #beautifulborders #wintergardening #februaryflowers #gardendesign #gardenplanning #taylortrippltd #estatemanagement #landscapemaintenance #plantmedicine

Just chilling in the topiary nursery! What a place for a morning break. It can be hard work to keep on top of the blight and caterpillar but you get so much back in return. All clipped and treated ready to be nursed back to full health and transplanted, or given to friends as the best gift we can think of. #box #hampshiregardens #sussexgardener #gardendesign #nationalpark #southdowns #topiary #beautifulbox #nursery #boxrecovery #beautifulgardens #buxussempervirens

Plannning for the year ahead. Can't wait to be planting this bank with some stunning, scented shrubs this spring. #estatemanagement #gardendesign #taylortrippltd #landscapemaintenance #winchester #beautifulgardens #stunningborders

Yew (Taxus Baccata) hedge cloud pruning in progress. Bringing the original shape back to the yew hedge surrounding the pond garden . #hampshireviews #hedgesofinstagram #sussexgardener #westsussex #gardendesign #taylortrippltd #yewtopiary #wintergardening #februaryfun #taxusbaccata #estatemanagement #landscapemaintenance #greenandpleasantland

A lot of box! Provides a formal feel to the property entrance and creates a sense of drama. The box shaping goes beautifully with this Ilex aquifolium pruned into a standard (lollipop) . #holly #buxus #topiary #hampshiregardens #estates #estatemanagement #gardendesign #taylortrippltd #formalgardens #hedges #beautifulborders #countrylife #february

More feeding plus some added protection against a visiting muntjac who's been nibbling at the bark! The outer layer of bark prevents the tree from the elements and helps fight off fungal infection so its key to its health. A circle of wire mesh is enough to provide a temporary deterrent. #hampshiregardens #gardendesign #estatemanagement #hampshiregardener #muntjac #deer #beautifulgardens #orchard #treeprotection #winterjobs