Sunday, December 7, 2025

December Gardening Tips From...

Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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Why Gardeners Should Think Twice...

As the gardening season gets going, it...

Buying a Van for Your...

Starting or scaling up a gardening business...

Why Gardeners Should Think Twice About Working on Bank Holidays

As the gardening season gets going, it can be tempting to cram in work even on bank holidays—especially when the weather's fine and the diary's full. But if you're regularly working Easter Monday, May Day, or August Bank Holiday just to keep up, it's time to ask whether that's really good business. Spoiler: it’s probably not. 1. If You Need to Work Holidays, Your Business Model Might Be BrokenIf your income depends on working every public holiday, the numbers aren’t adding up somewhere. A well-structured gardening business should allow time off...

Why Gardeners Should...

As the gardening season gets going, it can be tempting to cram in work even on bank holidays—especially when the weather's fine and the...

Buying a Van...

Starting or scaling up a gardening business in the UK often means getting your hands on a dependable van. Whether it’s for hauling tools,...

Robot Mowers Threaten...

Robotic lawn mowers are quietly transforming garden maintenance across the UK, raising growing concerns about the future of thousands of professional gardening jobs. As...

WHAT DOES IT...

THE TRUE COST OF HIRING: WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO EMPLOY SOMEONE? Hiring an employee at minimum wage may seem straightforward, but the true...

April Price Check:...

As the gardening season kicks off on April 1st, self-employed gardeners and landscapers should take a moment to review their prices. With inflation pushing...

How Van Laws...

For generations, professional gardeners have relied on vans to transport tools, plants, and materials. But in recent years, changes in emissions laws, parking restrictions,...

New Digital Tax...

From April 2026, the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) scheme will bring big changes for self-employed gardeners...

Could the UK...

The days of petrol-powered lawnmowers may be numbered, as major manufacturers begin phasing out small engines in response to environmental regulations and shifting consumer...

Legal and Insurance...

Starting and running a gardening business in the UK requires more than just horticultural skills—you also need to ensure you comply with legal regulations...
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