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Nesting Birds
It is an offence to damage and destroy any nest of a wild bird when undertaking work on hedges under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. With bird nesting typically between the months of March and August, our team at EOS will thoroughly and carefully check hedges...
Tips for Outdoor Lighting
As the weather starts to get warmer, you will most likely be wanting to spend more time in your garden. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy your garden and enjoy the new plants flowering, the background of birds chirping, and feeling content. Spending time outside is...
Winter – The Best Time to Start Landscaping
Understandably, when winter hits, your garden isn't the first thing you will think about! A lot of people do tend to forget about their garden over the colder months of the year, and will tend to leave their garden to do as it pleases. As we often get more rain fall...
How can I tackle and manage the weeds in my garden?
Let's face it, weeds are annoying and certainly frustrating! There are four main methods of weed control. Mechanical, cultural, chemical and biological. Manually removing weeds either by pulling, hoeing, machinery, or mulching or even using plastic sheeting would be...
My grass is looking dry, when should I water it?
Roughly, after 1 week without moisture your grass with begin to show signs of distress. Depending on the time of year, you can rely on the rain to keep your lawns thirst at bay. However during the hotter months, you may have to step in and do some watering of your...
Loose or cracked paving slab what shall I do?
Loose / cracked paving slabs can be caused by numerous problems. The main factor is weather conditions dropping below freezing, this could cause a paving slab to fracture crack if water or ice is on its surface. If you notice any of your pointing joints are...
I have a broken fence post what shall I do?
Snapped posts are often caused by a mixture of rotted wood at ground level, bad installation, or age. Mother nature’s strong winds could be a factor if you notice your fence lines are leaning after a storm. To rectify this problem, you can fit a concrete spur post,...
Real lawn vs artificial grass?
Both materials are as good as one another, both having advantages/disadvantages, both need maintenance in form of disinfecting an artificial lawn and mowing of a natural lawn. Natural lawns are environmentally friendly, pollenating and attracting wildlife, and very...
Patios vs Decking what’s better?
Yes, we said it! Patios have a strong Impression on a garden, lasting longer, less maintenance, but harder to Install! Decking also gets its point across, being a natural material, cheaper to Install, but in the long run more timely maintenance and upkeep. Both are...
How often shall I cut my lawn?
Mowing a lawn can often vary, with spring - summer months we recommend one cut weekly and usually on a ‘3 height adjuster setting’ with autumn months one cut every two weeks on a ‘4 height adjuster setting’. TOP TIP: Be careful not cut your lawn too low, this can...