Charles Hoare landscape & garden services Ltd.

11/09/2026

Lovely feedback from one of our Maintenance customers who are in the process of moving house.

Looking forward to seeing their new garden when they are all settled in🏡

07/09/2026

26/08/2026

…this is what we do ➡️

Every garden starts with an idea.
How it should feel.
How it will be used.
What will work with the house, the landscape and the people who live there.
Good garden design is about bringing all of those things together.

From the structure of the garden to the finer details, our landscaping teams turn the design into something real.

Getting the foundations right matters.

The planting is what brings a garden to life.
We choose plants, not only for their colour, texture and seasonal interest, but also for where they are going to thrive.

Our gardens are facing hotter, drier summers.
Thoughtful irrigation and water management can help plants establish, reduce waste and make gardens more resilient to the changing climate.

A beautiful garden needs looking after.
Our maintenance team of RHS-trained gardeners work with gardens throughout the seasons, keeping them healthy, productive and looking their best.

Design. Build. Plant. Protect. Maintain.

For us, a garden is never simply a finished project.
It’s about bringing the original vision to life, choosing the right plants, building it well, protecting it from changing conditions, and continuing to care for it as it grows and evolves.

From the first idea to the ongoing care, we are there for every stage.🌱

26/08/2026

Now is a great time to start thinking about autumn and winter window box planting… cyclamen, ivy, heuchera and grasses can give you months of colour and structure. They soften brickwork and stone, add colour and interest to windows, and can make even a simple entrance feel much more considered.

25/08/2026

Jacksons Fencing finished with bespoke trellis to give this boundary a clean, smart finish.

A simple but effective way to make fencing feel more considered and suited to a high-end garden.

15/08/2026

🌱An introduction from Charles👋
Did you know that we now do garden design, as well as landscaping & garden maintenance?

12/08/2026

We are delighted to celebrate Vics, one of the brilliant members of our Garden Maintenance Team, who has recently qualified as a Garden Designer with Distinction from the Cotswold Gardening School.

Vics has always brought a real passion and creativity to the gardens she works in, and her new qualification is a wonderful recognition of her knowledge, talent and dedication. Alongside her practical gardening skills, she can now bring an even greater design perspective to creating beautiful, thoughtful and inspiring outdoor spaces.

We are incredibly proud of Vics and are really excited to see more of her designs.

11/08/2026

💕 A few things that have caught our eye lately👀.

From plants thriving in British summers to beautiful materials, inspiring gardens and the small details that make an outdoor space feel truly considered.

A glimpse into what’s inspiring us at Charles H***e L&GS…

🐝 This summer we have been loving the Verbena Bonariensis. Tall, elegant and excellent for bees and butterflies, this plant works particularly well woven through grasses and perennial planting, and once established, is fairly hardy in dry weather.

Our tip: don’t be to tidy with it! Allow it to self-seed naturally for a softer, more established look.

👀 Metal edging has long been one of our favourite garden details. Often overlooked, it creates crisp, clean lines between lawns, planting areas and pathways, while giving gardens a modern, polished look.

It’s extremely durable, low-maintenance and helps keep gravel, soil and planting where they belong, meaning cleaner edges and less upkeep over time.

Our metal edging is all bespoke, handmade by our local metal workshop, ensuring exceptional quality and durability.

For us, it’s the perfect combination of function, longevity and versatility.

🧱 There is something particularly special about Acid-Etched Limestone and it seems to be having a moment! With its warm tones, tactile finish and natural character, it creates the kind of timeless elegance we love in a garden, while offering the durability and practicality needed for outdoor spaces.

Albeit slightly more on the pricey side, we feel this great natural product is worth every penny. The subtle texture and understated character of the limestone create a refined finish that sits effortlessly within both contemporary and traditional garden designs.

💦 During this hot weather, we are making sure our bug and bird baths are topped up with fresh water regularly.

A simple terracotta saucer placed on the ground, with a few stones and some gravel, makes a lovely little drinking spot for all kinds of wildlife. The stones and gravel provide safe, shallow areas for insects, birds and other small creatures to drink without the risk of falling into deeper water.

It’s a small thing, but during a heatwave, provi

10/08/2026

🌱 After
Designed by Laura Burt a Japanese-themed garden, with minimal maintenance, whilst a maintaining a tranquil and peaceful environment in a busy part of Oxford. Stepping stones were repurposed from existing paving slabs.

🧱Before
We removed the existing AstroTurf, paving and rubble left by the developers to clear the space and leave blank canvas, ready for the build.

01/08/2026

🌿 Remember when green lawns looked like this? 💚

A healthy lawn doesn’t happen by chance. Good soil preparation, the right turf, thoughtful planting and smart irrigation all play a part in helping gardens cope when the weather becomes more extreme.

With hotter, drier summers becoming more common, now is the perfect time to start thinking about making your garden more resilient for the future.

Whether it’s rainwater harvesting, irrigation, drought-tolerant planting or improving soil health, there are simple ways to help your garden thrive whatever the weather.

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