Monthly Archives: March 2019

After a barrage of harsh weather, our outdoor spaces have taken a hammering. The promise of warmer weather may be on the horizon, however it’s hard to guarantee we’re going to be frost-free for the next few weeks, which might encourage you to ignore the state of the garden for a little bit longer. But rather than retreating to the sofa, now is the perfect time to prepare before it takes on a mind of its own.

Any groundwork that you can put in will ensure your job is made easier in the coming months. It’s also an ideal time to view the stripped-back version of your space, to identify gaps or areas for improvement.

With the long wait coming to an end, you’ll want your garden to be ready as soon as summer is here, so we’ve compiled a list of the essential landscaping jobs for spring:

1. Have a good old-fashioned spring clean:

The most pressing task is to clean up after months of water damage. Under these conditions, moss

And the winner is...

Our Proud to be Local campaign set a new record this month – having received well over 2,000 votes for our shortlisted finalists.

We’re delighted to announce that the winner of the first round of this year’s campaign is…

Trafalgar Community Infant School in Horsham, which stormed to first place with over half of all the votes.

This emphatic win means a cheque for £500 has been presented to the school to help towards the cost of essential equipment upgrades and maintenance, at a time when local schools are suffering from severe budgetary restrictions.

Trafalgar took part in our campaign to boost its own fundraising initiative, run by The Friends of Trafalgar School, to raise a grand total of £40,000 for new playground equipment - as existing items are no longer fit for purpose. We’re pleased to be able to contribute to a worthy project which will provide the children with an essential outdoor play space for years