Herald - Issue 418

27th January 2022 • The HERALD • Page 47 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Winter Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space. A J GLEESON BUILDING & GROUNDWORK DRIVEWAYS EXTENSIONS BRICKWORK GROUNDWORK BLOCK PAVING Colours & Designs to suit your requirements Local Work Available to View CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION New Forest & Southampton 023 8084 4180 Mobile: 07770 771475 Bramdene, Main Road, Dibden, Southampton | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk As we head towards spring, Valentine’s Day reminds us all that there’s a lot to love – especially in your garden. Longer days, warmer weather and the early buds of spring aren’t too far away and we want you to fall back in love with your garden this year. Injecting a little romance into your garden isn’t that hard to do and with a few changes here and there you can create some special spots in your garden that help you to connect with loved ones and with nature. We’ve put together some easy options for you to fall back in love with your garden this Valentine’s Day. Plant some roses Roses have become synonymous wi th romance but they also make fantastic additions to any garden because you can grow them in ower beds or pots so you don’t have to have a huge space to enjoy them. If you choose your variety carefully then the fragrance will ll those long, warm summer nights while you’re sat outside with a glass of wine. Local rose grower, Pococks Roses in Romsey, has a huge selection of roses to choose from (every year they grow over 60,000 rose plants) in vibrant hues and with plenty of punchy fragrances. Roses are relatively easy to care for and quite hardy which makes them an ideal choice for novice gardeners too. They’ll bring the romance into your garden with minimal e ort. Create a romantic corner Whether you’ve got a small balcony or a larger garden with secluded areas, it’s possible to create a snug, romantic corner that you can curl up in on a warm spring or summer evening. Love seats are a wonderful way to create a space for togetherness in your garden – some have space for planter’s in-between so you can pep up your seat and some have tables so that you can sit back with a glass of zz and take in your outdoor space with the person you love. If you’ve got a smaller space, like a balcony, you could opt for a small bench seat or you can get a foldable love seat from City Cows London. Fill your romantic corner with candles, lanterns or fairy lights and fragrant climbers like Jasminoides and you can while away the evening hours in your garden. Create a wildflower meadow Wild ower meadows ooze romance on warm summer evenings – evoking memories of lazy picnics, the haze of summer and beautiful bold colours. Of course not everyone has enough space to create a wildflower meadow in their garden but you can cultivate wild owers in pots on balconies or turn a small section of your garden or lawn into a wild ower wonderland. e Eden Project has a great guide to getting started with your wild ower meadow but if you want to start with a good foundation then you can buy wild ower turf from local suppliers that will transform your garden and make things a little easier. You can choose wild ower seed mixes that attract di erent types of wildlife too – so if you’re looking to bring more bees or butter ies into your outdoor space you can create an eco- system especially for them. ere are plenty of choices for wild ower seeds online or in your local garden centre. If you’re struggling to bring a little love into your garden then we’re here to help o er advice or do the planting and prep- work for you. Call us on: 07879 552227 or email: info@crowngardensand landscapes.co.uk FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR GARDEN THIS VALENTINE’S DAY by Crown Gardens & Landscapes The Bleeding Heart flower blooms in spring with dainty heart-shaped flowers in red, pink, white and yellow