http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/cameron-gardens-london-blog.aspFollow Our BlogMon, 7 Dec 2009 18:37:00 GMTen-ushttp://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=388follow02/05/2012Hello to all our clients and readers, After one of the driest winters on record we have now had the wettest April ever recorded and all just as the hose pipe ban has come into force. It’s not time to celebrate yet however, as the MET office says we will need many more months of above average rainfall to ease pressure on our water supplies. The extra moisture will be a welcome relief to our gardens and will hopefully give all your plants a boost coming into the growing season. Current Projects: Concept Design: TW8 The core principles of the design are to employ repetition to push and pull the eye between the terrace elements and the expansive views beyond. The design also utilises a constrained planting palette to maintain the order generated by the repetition of the planters. The design aims to use the space to its full potential by creating two separate ‘rooms’, one for dining and one for relaxing, that are united by the underlying design principles. Jobs for May: Pruning early flowering shrubs as they finish to maintain shape and encourage new growth. In some cases you will even get a second flush of flowers later in the season, also feed with a slow release fertiliser to ensure they have plenty of nutrients for the growing season. Keep an eye on lawns for signs of fungus and disease especially if we get a few warm days in amongst the rain. Regular aeration will help drainage and keep many problems at bay. Start planting summer bedding. And finally the RHS Chelsea Flower is upon us once again, get in early to secure your tickets, this year the show runs from 22-26th May. As always we are here to help with all your landscaping and gardening requirements no matter how big or small. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=387follow10/04/2012Hello to all our clients and readers, We are back in full swing after the winter months and it is great to see the colour and liveliness returning to our gardens. With the warmer weather and long evenings returning, now is the time to investigate the options for garden lighting, to give you even more time to enjoy your outdoor spaces. Lighting can transform a garden and bring to life features that you may not notice during the daytime. Give us a call for further information or to book a consultation. Current projects include: Location: NW3 Status: Nearing Completion Full redesign of back garden including paved entertaining area, checkerboard path consisting of paving stones and grass, raised planter with built in timber seat, garden lighting, lawn area and herbaceous border planting. A children’s playground has also been installed as part of the redesign. Location: W8 Status: Ongoing Split level back garden with paved terrace and planting to the upper level, custom cut curved stone stairs will create greater cohesion and enhance access between the two levels, providing the client with more opportunity to enjoy both areas their garden. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=386follow13/03/2012Hello to all our clients and readers, Spring is definitely in the air and the first bulbs and early flowering shrubs are filling our gardens with colour. After one of the driest winters on record now is the time to check your irrigation system and carry out any maintenance to ensure it is fully operational for the year ahead. If you have been thinking of installing a new irrigation system then we are here to help. We would recommend a low maintenance drip-irrigation system, which will efficiently and effectively ensure water is delivered straight to where it is needed most, the root zone. We can even install it on an automated timer so all you need to do is sit back and watch your garden grow. Other jobs for March: • Lawn maintenance: removing moss and weeds • Plant and divide herbaceous perennials • Fertilise and mulch • Rejuvenate tired climbers with a hard prune http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=385follow02/03/2012We have been busy planting, not even the snow could slow us down ...http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=384follow13/02/2012Hello to all our clients and followers, Well the days are finally starting to stretch and just when you thought it was safe to start thinking about spring, winter has reared its ugly head. The boys are certainly thankful for their new water and wind proof winter coats. Have you noticed the slightly confused Flowering Cherry’s who thought spring had come early? Let’s hope they save a few flowers for when spring really does arrive. Keep an eye out for them on your travels, they might just brighten your day. Jobs for February: • Last minute pruning of your roses and wisteria before they start to shoot again. • Installing trellis and fencing so your climbers can take hold in spring. • Clear the last of the leaves from your lawn and garden beds to ensure you keep pests and diseases at bay. If you need a hand, we are here help. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=382follow19/01/2012Hello to all our clients and readers, After our cold snap last week, the temperature has climbed to a balmy 12C which with the addition of some well needed rain can only be good for the garden. This month, whilst we continue to do our wisteria and fruit tree pruning, it is also a very good time to re-condition the soil by turning in well-rotted manure. PROJECTS Location - Victoria SW1 Status: This project is now completed to the clients satisfaction. Location - Notting Hill Status: On-going hard/soft landscaping. The project includes the underpinning of party walls, turfing the lawn, installing drainage and the construction of a bespoke hardwood garden storage unit. Location - Gloucestershire Status: We continue with the large cloud planting of buxus and taxus to plots all around the main house in addition to creating a new step project (pictured above) Just in case you all thought that we had an identically named competitor, please do not fret! We have now taken delivery of our brand new fleet of vans which are plain white with a subtle floral design in the company branded colours of green and purple. We think they represent a great addition and hope that you will all agree. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=376follow04/01/2012Wednesday the 4th January 2012 Happy 2012 to all our readers! Location: Ladbroke Gardens W11 - Hard/Soft Landscaping project. Status: Completed Location: Elgin Crescent W11 – Hard/soft landscaping project Status: Completed Location: Victoria SW1 Status: On going This Roof Terrace project is for the complete replacement of the existing roof cover using the Kemperol System rather than the now outmoded asphalt. This will also be decked in ecologically sustainable dark hardwood. January Garden Tips • It is not too late to plant fruit for harvesting this year. • Various vegetables can also be planted under cover. • Apple and Pear trees can be pruned whilst berry bushes can be cut right back. 'Prepare now for glorious spring blossom and tasty summer fruit.' Get Cameron to help….. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=375follow14/12/2011Here we are and it is only 11 days to Christmas! Last week saw the Cameron Christmas party where the team enojoyed a short 'cruise' from the Embankment to Greenwich followed by all the festive fare they could manage at the 'Gipsy Moth'. Needless to say, further hostelries were visited possibly as a pre-Olympic inspection, given that the Olympic equestrian competition will be held next year on the lawns behind the Greenwich National Maritime Museum. We are still delivering, installing and decorating our Super Grade Nordmann Christmas trees which through their excellent needle retention means less clearing up on the 12th day of Christmas. This can only be a good thing! Though we in the south east have so far been fortunate as far as any really cold weather is concerned, it is always advisable to be prepared should Jack Frost descend on us followed by any amount of snow. Tree ferns and banana plants should be covered with horticultural fleece and desiduous trees and shrubs can be pruned. Wisteria can be pruned down to 2/3 buds. Hairy bitter cress (pictured) which oddly enough really pushes on at this time of year should be well weeded out. Those fine Italian made terracotta planters should be covered with bubble wrap which both protects the planter from cracking and gives some residual warmth to the roots. UK manufactured terracotta planters seem to be more hardy and should be able to stand much lower temperatures. If you do find some free time amidst the Christmas shopping, parcel wrapping, turkey sourcing, seating planning and childrens' carol singing, it might be an idea to give some TLC to your garden implements. Check for sharpness on your pruners, clippers and shears. Clean off any grime and apply oil where required. Remove any flaking paint from wooden planters and list any repairs required. Finally we would like to wish our readers and clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2012! May your gardens flourish, your flowers bloom, your buxus fight blight (!) and you derive maximum pleasure from all that nature can provide, with a little help from Cameron Gardens of course! http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=374follow07/12/2011Wednesday 7th December 2011 Location: Ladbroke Gardens W11 Status: Nearing Completion This represents a 3 week hard/soft landscaping project where we have installed new sawn York stone paving an irrigation and lighting system and a new 'Fire Pit', though given the current climate, it may not be used for a good few weeks yet! We have also planted Hornbeams imported from Holland in addition to Yew and Buxus hedging. Location: Elgin Crescent W11 Status: Nearing Completion A 4 week hard/soft landscaping project where we have planted various perennials, Betula and Bay Laurel trees. We have also installed a lighting and irrigation system. Location: Gloucestershire Status: Ongoing We are now well into this 3 year project. Completed works include the rejuvenation of the walled kitchen garden, the planting of large topiary and specimen trees to the front approach, reconstructing the courtyard including fruit trees, a bespoke slate water feature and Breedon gravel. To the front of the main house we have also completed a reclaimed York stone terrace interspersed with thyme planting featuring sandstone steps. Yet to complete are the resculpturing of the main lawn and Ha-Ha, the swimming pool area and the replanting of various other areas. http://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=372follow20/10/2010Blight is very prevalent in Phillimore Gardenshttp://www.camerongardens.co.uk/comment_ind.asp?thread=370follow06/07/2010Cameron has in-house dedicated teams of hard-landscapers, builders and project managers. We can ensure that all garden construction work we do is of excellent quality, and we liaise closely with our clients to provide an efficient service. The company always strives to complete the work on time and to budget. Our services include building from designs, which often encompasses liaising with structural engineers. However if you not want a complete garden overhaul, we are happy to quote for adding to an existing garden, by installing a new fence, paving or a new lawn.