Malva moschata or musk mallow is a stunning wild flower that wouldn't be out of place in any meadow/wild flower border. This flower is pollinated by bees and is a UK native. Perfect for anyone looking to attract more pollinators to a garden and increase biodiversity . . . #mallow #meadow #wildflowers #flowers #plants #gardening #gardenmaintenance #gardendesign #pink #musky #bees #pollinators #englishgarden #UK #wildlife #nature #hampshiregardens #hampshireuk #ecology #horticulture #botany #native #organic #gardener #colour #rhs #englishcountrygarden #countryside #wildflower #natural

The light blues of the Campanula lactiflora in the back and the deep purple Salvia nemorosa in the foreground are just stunning, although the flowers are small they come in large inflorescence's creating a lovely display. . . . #gardening #horticulture #greenspace #englishgarden #campanula #salvia #rose #botany #countrygarden #pink #blue #purple #england #southcoast #herbaceousborder #plants #nature #flowers #flora #gardenmaintenance #hampshire #estatemanagement #pollinators #hampshiregardens #rhs #inspired #colour #foliage #englishgarden #organic

A lovely herbaceous border designed by @taylortrippgardendesign and maintained by our award winning gardeners here at A.S Gardens. . . . #gardenmaintenance #hampshiregardens #gardening #pink #purple #blue #englishgarden #englishhome #countrygarden #gardendesign #horticulture #professionalgardener #rhs #natural #plants #nature #greenspace #allium #iris #poppy #poppies #lawn #tree #flowers #flora #floraldesign #hardscape #softscape #organic #peaceful

Enjoying the end of spring on the south coast. This wild flower area on the edge of one of the larger properties we've been working on is absolutely stunning and is amazing for insects . . . #poppies #Papaver #hampshire #gardenmaintenance #hampshiregardens #meadow #spring #gardener #gardening #professional #professionalgardener #colour #nature #plants #englishgarden #wildlife #pollinators #hampshirelife #hampshireuk #bees #winchester #sun #horticulture #estate #work #green #gardenweek #estatemanagement #greenspace #gardendesign

A little bit of topiary love today for these beautiful (& very healthy) balls. This part of the garden is not in full sun all day and I think they and the alliums are enjoying it! In this hot weather its wonderful to have somewhere looking so lush and green. #summerloving #sunshine #drought #hotweather #gardendesign #topiary #topiaryballs #grasses #gardenseating #outdoordining #outdoorliving #beautifulgardens #berkshireliving #beelife #alliums #bulbs #greengarden #lush #green #calming #topiaryart #livingsculptues #topiaryuk #living art #gardensculptures

Does it take long to grow a wisteria Yes! Maybe plant one the week you move in! Is it worth it? Yes! Just two years between these two pics! Happy Friday 😊 #wisteriahysteria #wisteriawatch #whitewisteria #gardensoftheworld #gardeninspo #blossomwatch #gardendesign #climbers #climbinglife #housebeautiful #homesandgardens #countryluving #realgardens #designinspo #gardendesign

Beautiful box hedge with climbing white roses in the background. Most of our clients have gradually replaced box with Euonymous as the trials of blight and caterpillar are just too much! But with regular pruning, treatment & preventative measures, this one is looking pretty super!

Wisteria watch on full power! We've been lovingly caring for this wisteria for a number of years and this shows how much the hard work pays off. Such a beauty and very much loved & enjoyed by the client A superb design by @taylortrippgardendesign and a big well done to our clever team of horticulturalists #wisteriahysteria #wisteriawatch #wisteria #blooms #Whitehaven #whiteblossom #gardensoftheworld #gardencare #gardenart #Hampshire #countryhouse #countryretreat #homesandgardens #gardendesign #landscapedesign

This mown path, through the avenue by the wildflower meadow, frames the view of the garden so beautifully. We've tended the wildflower meadow this year, but it hasn't been re-sown and yet still it's produced this incredible display of leucanthemum vulgare (oxeye daisies). The white & green of the daisies looks amazing against the black structure of the estate fencing #wildflower #meadow #View #garden views #mowerlife #lawn #poolgarden #gardensoftheworld #gardendesign #inspiration #designinspo #willstayestatefencing #estatefencing #wildflowers #swimmingpools

Just perfect! #summerloving #summerflowers #Surrey #homesandgardens #countryretreat #homecounties #englishcountrygardens #path #view #countryhouse #landscapedesign #architecture #design

This generous generous greenhouse by @alitex_ set perfectly in the walled garden, is not even finished but we're already filling any vacant areas with seedlings and pots. Some tendercitrus trees will sit well in here and compliment the herb section - grrat for summer salads and drinks. The borders outside are just about ready for companion planting to allow them to thrive #companionplanting #gqt #chelseaflowershow #estates #gardensoftheworld #gardendesign #hampshire #hampshireliving #greenhouse #growyourown #plantcare #seedlings #salad #walledgarden #warm #sunnydays #summerplanting #summerloving #gardenpath

Looking into the garden with a gorgeous display of tulips - the pointed petals of 'White Triumphator' are particularly effective against the backdrop of hosta 'Velvet Moon' The hellebores are disappearing and the peonies yet to arrive, leaving a display of white & green - very pleasing to the eye! #tulips #hosta #chelseaflowershow #spring #springbulbs #gardeninspiration #Hampshire #Countryliving #countrylife

The gardens are looking astounding this week & and there's even some sunshine, so we're excited about posting some fabulous pics. Hordes of tulips in this border - "Ballerina" and "Princess Irene" mixed with "Amberglow" and of course "Maureen." #allium #alliums #tulip #tulips #earlysummer #earlysummerborder #dawnlight #chasingthedawn #dawnpatrol #flowerpower #flowerborder #flowerphotography #gardenphotography #beautifulgardens #englishgarden #englishcountrygarden #gardendesign #gardenofsenses #designingwithplants #plantingdesign #flowerlovers #earlymornings

We're still excessively excited about tulip season... but can forget #wisteriawatch !! A sign of a warmer sun returning - maybe even the possibility of staying under & absorbing the incredible scents of the garden. This courtyard on a stunning West Sussex Country estate is a beautiful warmer spot, surrounded by borders and far-reaching views. Perfect for a morning coffee! #wisteriawatch #wisteriahysteria #sunnydays #sunshine #summerflowers #gardendesign #gardensoftheworld #gardendesigner #gardeninspo #gardeninglife #scent #scentoftheday #blossomwatch #blossomseason #wisteria #hampshireliving #westsussex #westsussexphotographer #southdownsgardener #southdownsnationalpark #englishcountrygardens #englishcountryside #englishidioms #britishwildlife #britishweather #landscapearchirecture #landscapedesign #estatesandgardens #countryestate

More tulips! As the main perennial borders are leaping into action (hourly growth at the moment we think! They're just loving this wet warm weather) we're so thrilled to have all this colour. We planted vast arrays of bulbs last year and our happy clients are seeing the fruits of that labour.

Such a great spring border in a beautiful 2 tone of white and blue - the multiple heights are just right to compliment the hedges behind the border and draw the up gradually to the main house. And the view int he other direction is just as lovely.⁠ ⁠ #countrylife #country #countryliving #farmhousestyle #antiques #farmhouse #countrystyle⁠ #landscaping #landscapephotography #gardendesign #gardeninspiration #trees #gardens #outdoordesign #outdoorliving #perspective #views #exteriordesign #exterior #gardener #instagarden

Apple blossom espalier framing a view into the productive garden, though a swathe of white tulips in the cutting border. The greenhouse is clean and filling with seedlings!⁠ The Alitex greenhouse is such a great addition to the veg and cutting gardens - perfectly placed and so well laid out. ⁠ #growyourownfood #garden #plantlover #plantlife #plantsofinstagram #plantlove #gardening #growyourown #livingwithplants #urbanjungle #plantingseason⁠ #tropical #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #exterior #modernarchitecture #gardenlife #indoorplants

Stunning blue camasias caerulea just starting to open alongside the paved pathways leading to the driveway. Such an impactful entrance and a joy to come home to. A favourite spring bulb⁠ #gardens #flowerstagram #gardeninspiration #flowersofinstagram #blooms #flowerpower #tulips #springishere #gardenlife #floweroftheday #gardenlove #springhassprung #naturalgarden

Such a beautiful entrance to this garden - an avenue of beautiful pink tulips - I think these are Purple Prince⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #gardendesign #landscaping #gardeninspiration #landscapearchitecture #gardens #gardening #gardenlife #mymonthontheplot #instagarden⁠ #cherryblossoms #lavender #sunshine #botanical #springtime #floralart #spring #flowerstagram #nature #bees #pink

That was only Day 1! Day 2 a bit more challenging with an early start and a few more aches. Spurred on by the incredible donations that seem to just keep coming! Thank you so much to everyone who's sponsored me, or has passed on the message about Crohn's & Colitis. It's made a huge difference and massive motivation 💪 💚 👏 😊 You can donate to my JustGiving page by clicking here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alan-sargent1?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=alan-sargent1&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=6a14f79fd2aa487ba3301558640d31a2.

Tulip spam #1 of ??⁠ ⁠ Don't say we didn't warn you! So much 💚for this simple flower, that is so pretty yet so undemanding. It's early, its late, its in the middle (always playing the fiddle) . It brightens up our days no end. What's not to love?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #tulipspam #lovetulips #lovegardens #springtime #springflowers #atlast #sunnyweather #springrain #gardendesign

No fridge? No problem...just build an ice house in your garden!⁠ ⁠ Love this find in one of our client's gardens - just makes our job even more fascinating & enjoyable than it already is.⁠ ⁠ 💚⁠ ⁠ #icehouse #gardenfridge #outdoorkitchen #cookingoutdoors #horticulture #gardenmaintenance #estatemanagement #hampshire #theolddays #newinventions #pantry

Blossom spam! Keeping those fingers crossed that the predicted storms and wind don't batter all of the beautiful magnolia trees, just as they've started to appear.⁠ ⁠ Doesn't it always happen?! I'm sure you need an optimistic nature coupled with a very short memory to be a gardener!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springtime #flowersofinstagram #blossom #flowerpower #tulips #springishere #springflowers #springisintheair #natureasart #natureloversonly #natureartworld #magnoliatree #taylortripp

Last of the daffodil swathes.⁠ ⁠ We'll miss these amazing stretches of yellow cutting across the vibrant green, but they've been a welcome display for the last few weeks. And a great reminder to plant more bulbs in the autumn!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #cherryblossoms #cherryblossom #lavender #spring #floralart #easterdecor #garden #springtime #flowerstagram #floral #bees #rose #florals #springvibes #flowers #gardening #aprilshowers #blooms #yellow #bloom #springcolors #flowersofinstagram #blossom⁠ #gardendesign #gardens #tulips #springflowers

⁠ Hedges and topiary trimmed, weeds removed, plants fed, borders tidied, peony hazel stakes in place!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #cherryblossoms #lavender #cherryblossom #floralart #easterdecor #spring #easterbunny #garden #springtime #flowerstagram #floral #rose #florals #aprilshowers #gardening #flowersofinstagram #springcolors #cherryblossom⁠ #landscaping #growyourownfood #homegrown #gardendesign #gardens #gardeninspiration #plantlife #plantsofinstagram #gardenlove #naturalgarden

One week to go until my Isle of Wight Ultra challenge of 106km over two days in aid of Crohn’s and Colitis UK. If you would like to support me in raising money for this wonderful charity then please head to the link in the bio. Thank you so much!

Lawns and hedges are returning to green, the garden topiary is looking healthy and the weeds are emerging from the borders ready for us to pounce on. The productive garden at this property has had an extensive makeover and we're just getting started on planting and sowing in the new @alitex greenhouse!

We're firmly into Blosson Watch! It's definitely giving all of us a much needed boost on the overcast days to see these incredible prunus varieties come alive with fluffy balls of pink and white blossoms - almost edible. Our favourites are probably Prunus Taihaku, prunus kanzan and prunus yedoensis (we've just planted an avenue of these and are eagerly awaiting the results! Check out the gorgeous multistem in photo 3 #Blossom #blossomwatch #prunus #yedoensis #gardens #gardenart #taylortripp #gardendesign #estatemanagement #gardeninspiration #gardeninspo #homesandgardens #countrylife #ascot #berkshire #spring #prunuskanzan #prunusserrulata #prunustaihaku

What a difference a few weeks makes! Only now does it feel like an age since we had snow. These stunning flowering cherries are coming into their glory season, leading the rye up the steps into the next part of the garden and drawing you to an end focal point. #gardensoftheworld #gardendesign #Taylortripp #homesandgardens #surreylife #sunshine #cherryblossom #prunus #springprep #springmorning #blossomwatch #blossom #cherryblossom #lawninspo #lawncare

Always so exciting to go through a door and into a walled garden. The productive garden on the other side is soon to be filled with asparagus, salads and veg as well as laden fruit trees, assisted by the workhorse that is an Alitex greenhouse. This one has really stood the test of time! #alitex #greenhouse #productivegarden #walledgarden #fruit #salad #vegetables #growyourown #estates #estategardener #gardenimprovements #gardenlove #spring #planting #outdoors #outdoordining

New woodland borders planted up at this beautiful property, just down the road from A.S HQ! There are so many shade living plants that there's never a reason to have bare patches - these will thrive even though they're under the yew canopy. Another great design from those fab people @taylortrippgardendesign #woodland #woodlandborders #borderwork #beautifuldesign #beautifulgardens #gardenart #gardenpath #gardendesign #landscapedesign #landscapearchirecture #homesandgardens #hampshire #southdownsnationalpark #shade

Heres a link to Alan's Just Giving page with his story AND how to donate: he's aiming to smash his £1000 target before the walk on 29th April! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alan-sargent1?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=alan-sargent1&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=3995c78990694738bd0a4f6b0accaf8a

It's time to clear out the pond! Reeds are beautifully structured and make a grrat architectural addition to a pond. They're perfect for helping wildlife go between water and land too. However they can become too densely populated and clog up the water so regular removal of over growth is a must. All you need is a good pair of wellies (or waders) and to make sure you've had your weetabix! Lay the reeds by the ponds after pulling up to allow any wildlife to escape back in. #ponds #pruning #pondplants #reeds #watergarden #waterreflection #waterreed #wildlife #pondlife #frogsofinstagram #newt #gardensoftheworld #hampshireliving #homesandgardens #beautifuldesign

The magnolia is such a favourite tree even though its moment of spring glory is just that! The blossom spell is then spent praying that the weather will be kind and the wind gentle! Lovely to see the lawns returning to verdant lushness. #magnolia #blossomwatch #blossomwatch #spring #springprep #gardenart #estates #englishcountrygarden #oldrectory #Georgian #countryretreat #countrystyle #lawninspo #lawncare

New yew hedge area being prepped and planted. The 1.5m high taxus baccata should provide the rear formal lawns with some much needed screening from the main drive entrance and should look pretty lush and lovely too! #taxusbaccata #yew #hedgesofinstagram #hedgecutting #hedgerow #wildflowers #wild #gardensoftheworld #homesandgardens #horticulture #countryhouse #countryretreat #countrystyle #countryliving #countrylife #estates #Estatemanagement #landscapedesign #gardendesign #taylortripp

The woodland garden has taken a bit if a bashing with recent works but is coming to life and claiming back its territory ! The fritillary and anenome blanda and apennina are carpeting the floor, making a fabulous display. #woodlovers #woodland #springflowers #springprep #springbulbs #springmorning #springblooms #gardencare #gardenart #gardenmaintenance #creative #creativegardening #estatesandgardens #Estatemanagement #gardendesign #Taylortripp #designer #artist #anenome #fritillary

Blue skies and Blossom! #springprep #specimentrees #springflowers #springblooms #blossomwatch #blossomtree #bloom #beautifulgardens #magnolia #gardendesign

Time to supplement the borders with fresh plants. Great to see recyclable plant pots #plantnursery #plantingdesign #plantcare #gardencare #gardendesigner

It may not be blue skies and sun but there a definite feeling that spring is in the air. Daffodils and crocus bulbs, planted in their thousands in October, are opening up and in our most sheltered gardens there are even signs of tulips appearing! #bulbs #flowers #tulips #daffodils #motheringsunday #mornings #gardencare #gardensoftheworld ##springflowers #hampshire #homesandgardens #homes #countryhouse

A Friday shout out to the hardest working member of the team: the compost bins! Where would we be without them, spending hours mulching leaves, clippings, and even some grass. Often delighting us with their accompanying Robin! A real hard grafter. #compost #composting #nature #mulch #3yearcycle #gardenmaintenance #design #gardensoftheworld #hampshire #southdownsnationalpark #joy #gardenlove #spring #springbulbs #prep #estates #hampshireliving

English Bluebells are a sight for sore eyes when it's still on 3 degrees outside! It's getting harder to believe we're in spring but the signs are there: daffodils and blubells across the meadows and orchards, and amelanchiers in bud and hellebores looking especially lovely. #spring #blossomwatch #hampshire #hampshireliving #bluebells #blueaesthetic #gardencare #gardensculpture #gardeninspo #gardendesign #springbulbs #motheringsunday #flowers #bouquet #wildflowers

I'm not sure what this family will use their new room for but at Montacute House in Somerset they are known as "Pudding Rooms" ! Once one has finished dinner there is a promenade around the garden to ensure you are ready for pudding. A genius thought if ever there was. And the view from this one is perfect. #gardendesign #winchester #hamoshirelife #puddinghouse #landscapedesign #landscaping #alitex #greenhouse #growyourown #Gardens #snowdrops #spring #veggarden #vegetables #vegetarian

ne'er cast a clout till May be out Roughly translated as Keep your vest on! Some of my favourite photos - not black and white but they have that magical quality. The snows gone now and normal service has resumed (in the rain ) but it was lovely for a day! #snow #snowdrops #snowday #snowdropseason #snowwhite #snowman #gardencare #Gardenart #winchester #southdownsnationalpark #gardendesign #taylortripp #snowballs #Estatemanagement

A veritable carpet. It's still pretty chilly and the daffodils are not showing their faces to the (non existent sun) in all but our most sheltered gardens. Thankfully there are still snowdrops around, but not for much longer. Surely then their yellow friends will all make an appearance - and just in time for Mothering Sunday

Ahh if only we had smell-o-vision ! Daphne are a dream at this time of year - and right outside the front door - the perfect design @taylortripp #taylortripp #gardendesign #frontdoor #frontgarden #Blossom #beautifulblooms #scent #gardenfragrance #Hampshire

Good - better - best (though the other way round!) New border for a new hedge! We planted the yew hedge around the pool garden a while ago, and it's now got its new border, ready for under planting. A yew hedge is always a thing of joy, but even better when it is surrounded by a border of hydrangeas, lavender or other shrubs to bring out that rich green colour. #yew #taxusbaccata #border #beautifulborders #gardendesign #Surreygardener #lavender #hydrangea #shrubs #flowers #blooms #springprep #gardenmaintenance #gardencreation #gardendreams

We'll be up to our ears this week, planting seedlings in all those beautiful Alitex greenhouses. There are always a few plants that get a bit thin on the ground each year and this is the perfect way to replace them - satisfying and good value too! Our gardener's favourites are always sweet peas. I think it's that amazing scent and abundance of flowers. But of course there are always plenty of different vegetables and salads grown too! #sweet peas #greenhouse #alitex #seedlings #strawberries #seedtrays #harrod #spring #sowing #gardeners #blossomwatch #fragrance #seeds #Fotheringhay #parkers

Those back breaking hours lifting turf all over the garden in order to plant yet more daffodil bulbs suddenly seemed like a genius idea (or a big disappointment if your bulbs are still sitting in a string bag in the greenhouse, looking glumly at you!) Their yellow trumpets and delicious smell lighten give renewed hope in all things flowering - if only you could also cut the grass! #daffodils #springprep #springbulbs #grass #lawns #meadowgarden #yellow #bulbs #sunshine #springtime #nature #countryliving #homesandgardens #gardendesign #gardeninspo #sunnydays #englishcountrygardens #southdownsnationalpark #Estate management #garden maintenance #bulbplanting #gardensofinstagram

This is certainly a favourite garden and one which looks almost as good in winter or spring as it does in summer. The lines, symmetry, perfection of pleached trees, low hedges, and beech pyramids make it so visually lovely ! #topiary #springprep #specimentrees #springbulbs #springmorning #hedgecutting #hedgesofinstagram #beechlife #beech #gardensoftheworld #hampshireliving #Salisbury #homesandgardens #grass #lawninspo #Green

March seemed to have snuck up on us and it couldn't have come soon enough! Soon walks around our clients gardens will be an overload of colour, scent, and new growth. Daffodils, snowdrops, aconites and daphne still reign supreme with crocus making their appearance known. We can't wait to see all those tulips we planted in autumn up and swaying in the spring breeze. For now - more prep! But ready for planting and irrigation (you've got to look after them once they're in!) #borderprep #spring #bulbs #daffodils #snowdrops #beautifuldesign #beechlife #beautifulgardens #hampshireliving #homesandgardens #gardendesign #winchester #rurallife #gorgeousgardens #gardenproduce #springmorning #lawninspo #lawncare

New day - new yew hedge cubes planted. Instant loveliness #hedge #hedgecubes #gardencare #gardenart #gardensculpture #hampshire #hampshireliving #beautifulgardens #gardendesign #gardenpath #designer #yew #taxusbaccata #yewcube Music @jamieWest-Oram

Pond garden planting - the winter leaf net has finally come off the pond in the wild garden, the borders have been cut back & weeded, ready for composting and some new shrubs planted to screen the boundary. Bees and insects love this area and you can even get dive bombed by the blue flash of a kingfisher. Ready for spring (& the ducks!) #birds#landscaping#sunrise#landscapephotography#sunshine#sky#naturephotography#fish#gardendesign#outdoors#garden#gardens#landscape#trees#wildlife#birdsofinstagram #ducks #ducksofinstagram #spring #shrubs #wintergreen #pondgarden #wildlifegarden #insects #pollinators #kingfisher #bees #dragonflies

We love all of the furniture made by the brilliant Gaze Burvill but this is a definite favourite. Eye catching all year round, big enough to hang out with all your fave people, beautiful enough to show off (in an understated way, of course!)⁠ ⁠ ⁠@gazeburvill ⁠ #gardenfurniture #outdoorlivingrooms #outdoorhomes #outdoorinspiration #outdoorkitchendesign #outdoorkitcheninspo #outdoorlounging⁠ #landscaping #outdoorfurniture #furnituredesign #gardendesign #garden #gardeninspiration #landscapearchitecture #luxuryfurniture #gardenlife #diningtable #gardenlove #armchair #backyard #outdoordining #outdoordecor #instagarden

Sunrise across the formal garden. Had landscaping mixed with layers of hedges and yew cubes create dramatic boundaries with pathways so you can meander. #formalgarden #lawns #grass #hedges #topiary #yewcubes #yewhedge #hardlandscaping #gardendesign #hampshireliving #homesandgardens #gardeninspo #beautifulgardens #Estatemanagement #springvibes #springbulbs #gardenprep#landscapearchitecture#gardening#instagarden#mygarden

Box ball winter heaven⁠ At the moment, one day its winter and the next its springtime. You're not quite sure where you are, what to wear or what garden jobs to do next! Pruning roses and wisteria, tidying, turning over borders, composting, cutting back to ground level, and indoor sowing are all great jobs for right now. Start with something that feels easy - like clearing through a border you know well, and work your way from there.⁠ ⁠ #topiary #boxball #englishstyle #countrygarden #englishgarden #gardendesign #wintergarden #gardeninspo #seasons #gardenmaintenance #gardentips #gardensculpture

You know its spring prep time when the tractors are out! Composting new hedges and borders and prepping for new tree planting in a few weeks time. Exciting to see gardens taking shape and regaining their former glory. #treeplanting #plantlife #parklands #gardenlife #hampshireliving # countryside #design #gardendesign #formal #springtime #springprep #seasons #springbulbs #snowdrops #boxballs #topiary #borders #bordersofinstagram #gardenborders #green #gardenmaintenance #englishcountrygarden #englishcountryside #english #britishcountryside #style #gardenstyle

A spring border spruce for the pool garden makes it look like new, helps maintain good plant health & ensures its ready for a new layer of mulch. Wheelbarrows at the ready, it's mulching season! #springprep #borders #plantlife #planthealth #taxus #taxusbaccata #yewhedge #poolgarden #summergarden #berkshireliving #rurallife #stilllife #gardenart #designer #gardendesign #homesandgardens #countryliving #townandcountry #lawns #greengreengrass

It wasn't us. Promise. I mean, do we look like the kind of sheep that would eat a delicious looking yew hedge... Oh that hedge. Yes. Oops. Sorry about that. Happy Valentines Day? #sheep #delicious #taxusbaccata #sheepfood #caughtintheact #Berkshire life #countryliving #teddysheep #animals #thegoodlife

Such a beautiful centre piece for this urban garden, bringing together several parts of the space and creating different focal points. #sunlight #focalpoint #urbangarden #avenue #trees #greenspace #surreyliving #homesandgardens #sundial #timepiece #centre #garden paths #structure #spring #snowdrops #morninglight

#gardenviews #morninglight #gorgeous gates #ironwork #fieldview #Hampshire #andover #Hampshireliving #homesandgardens #gardendesign #yews #taxusbaccata #grasslands #meadows #spring

The designers never underestimate the importance of a driveway for structure, symmetry and that thing that says "welcome home". This one is about to get a new layer of gravel for a spring time spruce! The woodland area to the right will be filled with daffodils, cyclamen and aconites, & the border to the left with hellebores to make sure your return is cheerful in every season. #driveways #seasons #springprep #springmorning #bulbs #snowdrops #snowdropseason #gardencare #gardenprep #gardendesign #berkshireliving #homesandgardens #living #entrance

Swathes of snowdrops & borders full of hellebores. The woodland areas will soon be blanketed! #spring #snowdrops #springwatch #gardenprep

Signs of spring spring! It's felt incredibly spring like over the last few days, but it was still a surprise to find these fully formed and enjoying the sunshine in a sheltered spot. And these crocus are such a rich yellow. Glorious! Aren't you glad you spent winter planting bulbs! #crocus #springbulbs #blooms #Blossom #springflowers #borders #sun #sunshine #springmorning #startoftheday #gardencare #hampshireliving #homesandgardens #rabbits #gardendesign #granddesigns #bulbs #yellow #yellowflowers

#hedgecutting #topiary #boxhedges #gardencare #gardensculpture #gardensoftheworld #gardendesign #taylortrippgardens #gardenplanning #gardenviews #southdownsnationalpark #southdownsgardener #spring #springbulbs

Orchard renovation! These old apple trees are fantastic fruiters but need good yearly maintenance to ensure they keep our clients in apples throughout autumn (pressing is very popular to use up all the extras)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ More are being planted in the coming weeks to fill out the area) #baking #apple #autumn #eattherainbow #recipe #fruit #juice #pie #pieday #orchardcider #orchard #pearcider #pear #peartree

Gardens are all about firm and that includes gates and other structures. These beautiful gates create separate areas, as well as keeping children and dogs out of ponds! This wonderful ironwork was created by local craftsman @willstayblacksmith #gardendesign#landscaping#garden#outdoordesign#outdoorliving#gardening#landscapedesign#exteriordesign #willstayblacksmith #blacksmith #GardenGate #winchesterlife

Looking across the garden from this stunning garden focal point. The cold but sunny mornings bring the stonework to life. #gardendesign#sculpture#gardeninspiration#landscapearchitecture#outdoordesign#outdoorliving#gardenlife#exteriordesign#gardenlove#homeandgarden#outdoordecor

So much pruning in the last few weeks. January is the best month to do this (except for a few specimens, like plum, which get pruned much later in thr year) Restoring the shape of the trees and encouraging growth for the new season. After & before #visitengland #hampshire #landscaping #spring #outdoor #growyourownfood #gardendesign #landscape #botanical #springtime #trees #gardeninspiration #nature #floral #landscapearchitecture #blooms #bees #springvibes #cherryblossoms

You should always make an entrance. This parterre garden to the front of an imposing victorian former rectory near Winchester creates a wonderful focal point. The design ensures lovely winter interest, as well as stunning rose blooms in summer. The design was the brain child of that talented bunch at Taylor Tripp! #victorianhouse #hampshireliving #hampshreliving #parterre #winchesterlife #boxballs ##wintergreen #wintergarden #January #pathways #graveldriveway #Taylortripp

The water table is still pretty high in Hampshire, but the cold weather has created some beautiful hedge sculptures! #icesculpture #cold #frost #sculpture #icepatterns #hedgerow #weather #winterweather #coldbutsunny #blueskies #gloves #winterwatch #winterflowers #lake #fields #fieldview #roadsideview #icemagic #icicles #stalagtites #wintermagic #watertable #meonvalley #hampshire

A frosty morning that really shows off the beauty of this beautiful sculpture. Decorative elements add year round delight and interest to a garden, & don't have to break the bank #gardensculpture #gardenart #gardenartist #gardeninspo #hampshiregardener #southdownsnationalpark #winchester #countrylife #countrylifestyle #wintergarden #wintergardening #garden #gardendesign #horticulture #horticulturelife #plinths #white #frost #frostymorning #wintersun #englishgarden #britishgarden #countrygarden #homesweethome #homesandgardens #ukgardens #englishstyle #countryhousestyle

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