Trev's Gardening Services

16/07/2025

This garden went from “meh…” to magical! 🌸🛋️Our lovely client said it best:“I used to avoid my garden – now I can’t wait to sit out with my morning coffee!”Swipe through the transformation in this quick video – you’ll be amazed at the difference a refresh can make!👉 Ready to fall in love with your outdoor space again?Message us now on WhatsApp

01/09/2023

Next week is the perfect week to get your garden sorted ! Then you can relax in the coming heatwave and it’s all taken care of.
Let me know how I can help with your garden
Space on Monday and Tuesday next week

I have a good knowledge of botany and horticulture, as well as the various planting seasons for trees, vegetables, and flowers.

30/08/2023

Harvesting tomatoes involves a few simple steps to ensure you gather ripe, flavorful, and healthy fruits:

1. **Observation:** Observe the color and firmness of the tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes are typically bright in color and slightly soft to the touch.

2. **Twisting Motion:** Gently twist the tomato with your hand while holding the stem. If it comes off easily, it's likely ripe and ready to be harvested.

3. **Pruning Shears:** For tomatoes with tougher stems, you can use pruning shears or scissors to snip the stem a short distance above the tomato.

4. **Timing:** Harvest tomatoes when they are fully colored and have reached their mature size. This ensures optimal flavor and texture.

5. **Sun Ripening:** If a tomato is slightly underripe but showing good color, you can allow it to ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill.

6. **Avoid Bruising:** Handle tomatoes gently to prevent bruising or damage. Bruised tomatoes are more prone to spoilage.

7. **Regular Harvesting:** Check your tomato plants regularly, as tomatoes tend to ripen at different rates. Harvest ripe ones promptly to avoid overripening or spoilage.

Remember, the best time to harvest can vary depending on the type of tomato and your climate. Experimenting with a few tomatoes and learning from experience will help you refine your technique.

22/08/2023

Last flush of colour how to create beautiful unique summer container displays trevsgardening.couk

21/07/2023

Day out seeing what’s current at Haskins lovely nursery