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When it comes to choosing a partner for your grounds maintenance, have peace of mind that we prioritise eco-friendly practices

Now Spring is officially here, it is time to start thinking about how to inject some colour and personality into your garden.

First impressions count; Take a look at our guide to maintaining attractive and safe commercial landscapes.

With Spring months around the corner, now is a great time to plan for the upcoming gardening year. Claire shares her top tips for getting your garden ready for the year ahead.

In this article, Claire shares her top tips for ensuring your commercial premises are safe and secure this festive period.

It would be hard to find a person who doesn’t like plants and flowers and who doesn't have a favourite. Plants and flowers have a way of cheering us up and reminding us of people and past events.

To ensure your commercial property looks attractive all year round, you must adopt a winter landscaping plan.

Understand the benefits of pruning, what to prune when, and how to prepare your garden ready for spring.

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our SafeContractor* accreditation has recently been renewed for another year.‍ Being SafeContractor accredited is a massive deal for us. But, even more importantly it shows our commercial customers that we are committed to your health and safety, demonstrates that our environmental policies and documentation are up to date, we offer equal opportunities for our workforce, and meet all recognised industry standards.

Are you confused about what to plant in your garden? Some plants can become uncontrollable nuisances, turning a relaxing space into a constant battle. In this article, Claire shares five plants you might want to avoid, along with alternatives to consider.

In this article, we explore the benefits of shingle driveways as a cost-effective solution to parking problems at home or for your business.

This month Claire explores the jobs to do in the last weeks of winter in order to have a glorious garden in the summer.

A Beginners Guide to Gardening. If you're wondering how to get started in the garden, read on for 12 things every beginner gardener needs know in 2023.

If you've ever wondered what to do with your garden to create a space that is useful and attractive, you probably need to consider soft landscaping. In this article, Claire shares the benefits of using a soft landscaper to help shape your garden and shows an example project that has transformed how our client will use their space.

As a property or facility manager, you must keep your business grounds free of weeds and other invasive plant species. Maintaining an attractive and well-kept exterior is essential in creating a positive first impression with customers, clients, and other members of the public. In this article, we explore how to engage a contractor to manage weed removal and control on your commercial premises.

When it comes to keeping a business or property clean and presentable, litter picking and waste removal are two essential tasks. Litter can quickly accumulate on the ground, making your premises look untidy and uninviting. And if left unchecked, litter can also create health and safety risks. In this article, Claire shares her top tips for choosing a reliable contractor you can rely on to do a great job.

In this article Claire shares why we are making the switch to battery-powered tools and what we learned when researching our options.

As the UK is hit by record-breaking high temperatures, it seemed a good time to share some of our top tips for caring for your garden in hot weather. 

There are a number of ways you can make sure your plants stay healthy while you're away. In this article, we explore 7 ways to water your garden while you're on holiday.

The New Zealand Flax or Phormium are eye-catching plants that can make a real statement in your garden. But they can get out of control! In this article, you'll learn why Phormium can be a great addition to your garden, and how to look after it.

Living in a rented property may mean you’re reluctant to invest in cultivating a beautiful garden that you might have to leave behind if you move. In this article, Claire answers some common questions about creating wonderful portable gardens and shares some top tips you can try for yourself. 

In this article, we take a look at the benefits of choosing hedges instead of fences for the boundaries of your garden.

If your garden is leaving you feeling like you need to call in the Groundforce team, take a look at Claire’s top 5 DIY design tips.

In this article we explore six popular garden designs to suit a range of lifestyles that we hope will inspire you.

In this article Claire helps you dispel the bleakness of winter and shares ways to add colour to your garden this winter.

In this article Claire explains how to protect 4 common plants from the cold temperatures this winter.

In this article Claire explains the importance of cutting hedges back at the right time of the year

In this article Claire shares why she thinks every garden should have at least one Buddleia and ponders, why do people hate them?

In this article Claire explains how to create an attractive low maintenance shingle garden, and shares the pros and cons of using shingle in your garden.

In this article Claire explains why it's important to keep an eye out for self-seeding trees in order to avoid costly damage to your property.

In this article Claire explores ways to introduce rewilding to your garden.

In this article, Claire is taking a slightly reflective view of the world by sharing what it really means to care for someone else’s garden and to maintain a loved legacy.

UK homeowners have embraced their gardens with renewed enthusiasm over the last year. They provide an extension to our homes and, under ongoing restrictions offer somewhere to entertain friends and family. But if you’ve invested in a fire pit or barbecue, use disposable barbecues, or are partial to a bonfire, we’d urge you to proceed with caution. In this article discover Claire’s top tips for enjoying your garden safely this summer.

It's spring, Easter is on the way, the clocks are about to go forward and the UK is entering the annual flurry of bank holidays. Combine this with the weather warming up and March & April really do hail the start of the UK gardening season. In this article, we explore ten reasons why it makes sense to call in a team of professionals to get your garden ready for spring and summer.

In this article, Claire shares her reflections on the last year and how being outdoors has helped restore her inner calm during so much chaos.

In this article find out what jobs you need to do in the garden now. Plus, top tips on planning changes to make you fall in love with your garden even more this summer.

In this article, Claire takes a look at some of our festive plant traditions and where they came from. What's your favourite festive plant?

In this article, we turn our attention from the garden to houseplants, including common reasons your houseplants may not thrive and some ideas for plants to suit your home.

Find out what to do in your garden NOW to ensure you have a healthy and happy garden next year.

In this post, Claire takes a look at ways to ensure you can continue to enjoy your garden well into later life and explores the benefits of doing so.

With autumn almost visible on the horizon, it's time to plan your garden jobs to make sure you are ready for winter when it arrives, and that your garden is in tip-top shape for next spring and summer. Read on to find out what jobs Claire recommends you tackle now.

Pollinators are vital but sadly are in decline. In this post, we take a look at what you can do to increase pollinators in your garden and create a habitat for them to thrive.

Do you buy based on cost? Or on value? When it comes to taking care of your grounds or gardens, what's the difference? Find out in our latest article.

Find out how to make compost at home. It's environmentally friendly and a great way to dispose of food, kitchen and garden waste.

Great ideas for things to do in the garden whilst the Covid19 restrictions are in place.

There's nothing worse than driving through the countryside or visiting the local park for a walk in the fresh air, and seeing piles of illegally dumped rubbish in fields, at the roadside or in the park. Yet we've all seen it, driven passed it, read about and commented on it. But have you ever stopped to consider the wider implications of fly-tipping? Do you understand the legal implications of waste removal? Or, because you know it's not your rubbish or on your land, are you not too bothered? After all, you don't have to remove it so, whilst it's unsightly, there's no impact on your life... or is there?

Gardening with children offers a wealth of benefits for their mind and body. Find out more in this article and try our three tips for making gardening fun for little ones.

Read more about a fabulous community initiative led by our very own Lee.

Moss: what is it and what can you do about it? It's incredibly common and we are often asked to remove it for Health & Safety reasons so I decided to find out more.

Keep your staff and visitors safe from harm and avoid exposing your business to an unlimited fine with help from CJ Garden Services.

You’ve recently moved into a new house with your family. Everyone has their designated indoor space; their own bedroom, there’s a study, a TV room…but have you thought about the garden and how your family will use it? Here's a handy checklist...

How a garden flows is an interesting and very important concept and one not many people give enough thought to.

A query we always get from our clients is what they should do with the borders in their garden. I want to let you into a secret of what I call my ‘Evergreen Framework’…

Summer is here, but is your garden ready? Here's a handy checklist to help you prepare and get your garden through the warmer months of Summer.

Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. The goal of every living organism, including plants, is to create offspring for the next generation. One of the ways that plants can produce offspring is by making seeds.

Although we mostly think about insects at the mention of garden pests, rodents are the curse of many gardens. Rats and mice not only destroy your hard work by eating plants in the garden, but they can also infect your garden with several pathogens

With the use of heavy machinery in most gardens and even dangerous looking rose bushes, sometimes you may think the garden might not be the safest place for a child. But, by identifying a few hazards, it is easy to make your garden a child safety zone.

A recent study has revealed that there has been a 29% increase in millennials that are taking up gardening as a pastime, but wouldn’t it be great if we could get the younger children involved from an earlier age? Here are our top tips for helping to encourage those little green fingers...

Nowadays, many businesses (and homes) are opting for the low maintenance grounds over the higher maintenance flower bed gardens. We have noticed over the years an increase in the use of decorative aggregates as a simple solution to achieve a low maintenance area.

Around this time of year, you may want to think about something that often gets neglected but is quite important to help keep your garden and grounds protected…yes, we’re talking fences!

The end of winter is almost in sight, which means it’s time to prepare your garden ready for the start of Spring. Here are some pre-Spring jobs you may want to consider over the coming weeks.

We’ve often been asked by dog and cat owners’ things like “My cat ate a lily!” or “My dog ate a plant. Is it poisonous?” So, as pet lovers ourselves, we thought we’d make you aware of some of the most poisonous plants for dogs and cats.

We’d like to share some tips for you to try over the winter months into mid-Spring, that will help turn your garden into a wildlife haven, increasing the diversity of creatures that can not only survive but thrive.

Whether you’re planning a total garden redesign, or just want to spruce up your bedding plants, we think it’s a good idea to make some gardening resolutions.

Mistletoe was used as a sign of love and friendship in Norse mythology and that's where the custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from.

Whenever we are clearing an overgrown garden a robin generally appears...

Do you have a leaf blower? Did you know there are laws around leaf blowing? Surely leaves can fall anywhere...

How about choosing shrubs for your Autumn Spectacular!? Not all choices for shrubs in gardens should be made for their shiny green leaves in Spring and Summer.

Some things to consider when you’re planning your evergreen garden.

Leylandii is the best option if you want a hedge in minimal time, as they are the fastest growing of all the hedging plants available.

Most would think that bamboos are a lovely ornamental plant to add to any grounds. They are indeed very desirable garden plants. They are an attractive plant for birds, will grow in poor soils, and they can make large clumps that are ideal as focal points or for adding structure to borders.

To weed or not to weed…that is the question!? Weeds can be the bane of people’s lives when it comes to their grounds, but there are ways to tackle them and keep them at bay (even if momentarily).

After a beautiful summer, we now begin to see the lovely colours of autumn as the leaves start to change and fall. The nights are definitely drawing in, so it is time to start to tackle those autumnal gardens to make sure everything looks wonderful for next year. Here are our top jobs for the season.

The science suggests that seven seconds is all it takes to make your first impression. So, just as with meeting new people in everyday life, the same can be said for when a customer first comes to your business.

At C J Garden Services taking ownership of all our waste is very important to us, and we would always advise people employing gardeners or contractors to ask questions as where the waste is taken when removed from their property.