Page 54 • The HERALD • 12th March 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 • HEDGE CUTTING • FENCING • PATIOS • TURFING • GARDEN CLEARANCES & MORE For a FREE quotation please call 023 8122 4550 or 07548 355262 AUTUMN LEAF GARDEN WORKS Telephone Richard 023 8084 9637 | Grass Cutting | Edges Trimmed | Hedge Trimming | PRESSURE WASHING OF DECKS, PATIOS & DRIVES | FENCE & SHEDS PAINTED QuickSmart Garden Services Professional & Reliable LEPE HOUSE OPEN GARDEN Lepe House Gardens (SO45 1AD) will be open for charity under the National Garden Scheme (ngs.org.uk) on Sunday 12th April, 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Tea, coffee and cake are included in the ticket price of £10, children are free and dogs on leads are welcome. is 14-acre spring woodland garden was rst laid out in 1893. Much of the original structure has been preserved including the Rockery and a Wishing Well. e garden is now known for its mature camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, owering cherries and dri s of spring bulbs. What makes it unique is its position overlooking the Solent. It was an embarkation point for D-Day and the “lighthouse” in the garden now marks the entrance to the Beaulieu River. e Mediterranean planting along the coastal walk is completely di erent from the woodland areas. It’s a large garden but some people spend most of their time having tea on the terrace, seeing if they can spot the seals in the Beaulieu River. On 12th February Hythe Flower Club held one of their very popular Watch and Do evenings. Led by Mala Williams they were shown how to create a lovely spring arrangement. on the second Thursday of the month, in March the Club will have to change venue as Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall is being renovated, instead they will meet at Hythe Community Centre in Brinton Lane SO45 6DU, 7pm for 7.30pm. Hythe Flower Club Gaining many tips and tricks along the way everyone joined in with enthusiasm. Although they all had the same components every arrangement was individual. A fun evening for members and guests alike. e Club thank Mala for being their tutor, all done with patience and a smile. Hythe Flower Club meet Spring arrangement Hythe Flower Club’s spring arrangement watch and do session
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