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Heatwave tips for happy lawns

Heatwave tips to get through the summer

It’s official. This spring has been the hottest and sunniest on record in the UK. We all love sunny days and outdoor activities. However, extreme heat, the likes of which we are currently experiencing, does take its toll on our gardens and on our lawns in particular. Here are some easy heatwave tips to help to keep your lawns looking good.

Our Ed’s gardeners say that, although it can be tempting to water a lawn in the scorching heat of the day, when the sun appears to be frazzling it, this is really not a good idea. To water in the midday heat can actually do more harm than good. Most of your watering will very quickly evaporate in the heat and this can quickly lead to lawn damage.

The sweet spot time for watering is between 5am and 9am in the morning (hosepipe rules permitting of course!). Both the air and the soil are cooler at this time and the water can get right down to the roots of your lawn and soak in to optimise moisture levels.

If early mornings don’t work for you, a viable alternative is to water in the evening. However, make sure to water early evening and before dusk so your lawn has time to dry to mitigate the risk of lawn fungus developing.

Deep watering every few days is a also generally a good strategy rather than lighter watering every day.

With regard to actual mowing, in hot conditions it can make sense to mow your lawn on a higher setting on the lawnmower. This means that the soil is more protected and shaded and that moisture in the soil can be held easier.

So there we are, a few easy tips to help keep your lawn looking good. Effective watering and smart mowing really can make all the difference to your outdoor space. Enjoy your summer!

If you would like some help keeping your garden in tip top condition, Ed’s covers a wide range of locations. Please do get in touch.

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Snapshots of spring

Snapshots of spring are constantly being sent to the Ed’s Office at the moment. The temperatures are certainly climbing this week and the Ed’s gardeners’ cameras are clicking away. There is also a bright yellow ball in the sky that we haven’t seen for quite some time and it adds to the beauty of everything we behold.

As spring arrives once again, we are out there observing up close the freshly blooming flowers, feeling the spring sun on our faces and witnessing up close all the signs of nature’s rebirth. It doesn’t matter how many years we are gardeners, the beauty of spring always astounds us.

Snapshots of spring – Out and about with Ed’s gardeners…


Ed’s gardeners love snapping photos from our travels and sharing them…

Magnolia season is here. We caught this beauty earlier today. So magnificent against a perfect spring sky.

Snapshots of spring - magnolia tree



There are daffodils, crocuses and other early spring flowers all around. So wonderful to behold after the gloomy winter months. We never tire of snapping daffodils. Here are two hosts from our travels today.

A host of golden daffodils
Another host of golden daffodils



The blossom is also starting to billow. Another beauty we caught on camera earlier today.

Snapshots of spring - blossom



Even the later blooming trees are starting to bud and leaf out, signalling the return of warmer weather.

One of our customer’s acers is just getting started…

Leafing acer.



Birdsong is most definitely in the air with harmonious choruses from all types of birds from goldfinches to coal tits. It can be quite a cacophony at certain times of day but we are not complaining. We always have our ear defenders to fall back on!

We wouldn’t rather be anywhere else than in the depths of nature at this wonderful time of year.

The sprouting of spring is a gentle reminder that summer is just around the corner. Thoughts wander to al fresco meals like these sitting in lovely outdoor spaces.

Dreaming of summer al fresco dining



Spring is a call to action to get plans in order so we can all enjoy our gardens to the maximum in the warmer months ahead.

If we can help you with any of your plans to get your garden ship shape and make it a space you love, please do get in touch.




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Planning ahead for spring

Planning ahead for spring with Ed’s

Planning ahead for spring is on your to do list?

It’s easy to feel like you have lots of time with the mainly wintery weather we are currently having. Some days it can feel like spring must be a very long way off indeed! It is hard to imagine your garden as a sunny place where you want to be out spending as much time as possible.

However, it is official. Spring really is just around the corner.

All the signs are there. The snowdrops are already out and the daffodils and tulips will be hot on their heels. It’s time to think ahead, folks! Planning ahead for spring really is a good idea.

Indeed, Our Ed’s gardeners enjoy working with you over the year to help you plan ahead to achieve what you want from your garden. We are always happy to advise on the best time to undertake a whole range of gardening jobs.

Before we know where we are, mowing will be in full swing so it is always a good idea to think of the other jobs you might want doing around now. Our gardeners are likely to have a bit more free time earlier in the season before they get into the extremely busy period when lawns are growing like crazy. In addition to mowing, our Ed’s gardeners deliver core services of hedge cutting, garden tidy ups, garden clearances and jet washing patios and drives.

In summary, our Ed’s gardeners’ aim is to help you to keep your gardens looking fabulous. Some jobs are big and some are small – we are happy to discuss all of them with you.

If you think our gardeners can help you with any of your garden’s needs for the season ahead, please do get in touch.

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Festive Greetings

Festive Greetings from the Ed’s Team.

Ed’s gardeners would like to thank all our loyal customers in all our locations for your support throughout 2024. Our relationships with our customers are at at the very heart of what we do and we love making your gardens look glorious. Thank you for your support and for your wonderful reviews throughout the year. We really do appreciate them. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to continuing to meet all your gardens’ needs in 2025.

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New Gardener in Eastleigh

New Gardener – Ryan has joined the Ed’s team



New gardener alert!

Ryan Carey has recently joined Ed’s as our gardener in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Ryan has taken over an existing Ed’s gardening business. He has been spending a lot of time with Peter, our previous gardener, and is all set to take his business forward, acquiring more loyal customers. Ryan is very much looking forward to servicing customers in his local community.

Certainly Ryan has transferable previous experience. His previous life was as a landscape gardener and he is now turning his hand to providing garden maintenance services.

Ryan’s plans for the future

Ryan says “I am delighted to be joining Ed’s. I love working in gardens and I really look forward to delivering excellent garden services to all my existing and future customers. In summary, I cover lawn mowing, hedge cutting, garden clearances, garden tidy ups and jet washing. However, I am happy to discuss any of your garden’s needs and tailor a service to suit that. Furthermore, I am happy to do large or small jobs, whatever my customers require to have their gardens looking their very best. Certainly, I thrive on providing excellent customer service and I am so excited about joining the Ed’s team. “


If Ryan can help you with any of your gardening needs, please get in touch.

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Investing in our future

Investing in the future – Community Commitment

Investing in the future is at the very core of Ed’s. Our Ed’s gardeners love underpinning the longevity of gardens as part of serving their local communities. However, some of our gardeners also take active roles in community service beyond their gardening. Andrew, who runs his gardening business in Chertsey has also had a prominent volunteering role in his community for over 20 years as an active member and leader of Runnymede Scouts District.

It is Andrew’s Scouts District’s 50th anniversary this year. This September, as part of a weekend of outdoor scouting fun, Cub Scouts from Runnymede District helped Andrew plant a commemorative copper beech tree. Ed’s was very happy to sponsor this project.

Did you know that a beech tree was considered a symbol of knowledge and wisdom by Ancient Greeks? Furthermore, beech trees can live for 250 – 400 years.

Over to Andrew…

This is what Andrew has to say about the project…

“I have an outdoor job as well as being a Scout leader. Therefore, I know how much we all benefit from time spent outdoors in nature. So, I was delighted when Ed’s HQ offered to cover the cost for the tree. Ed’s turned our hopes for a living reminder of the 50th anniversary into reality.“

“Around 200 young people and adults attended Runnymede District Cub Camp for the District’s 50th Anniversary this year (20-22nd September 2024) and to mark the occasion in an environmentally conscious way, the Cubs planted the commemorative tree.”

“The tree planting event, which took place at Birchmere Campsite on September
21st, was part of a weekend of outdoor scouting fun. Cubs of all ages took
part in a wide range of woodland themed activities, followed by a traditional campfire on Saturday evening.”

“Our new tree will contribute to the environment and be enjoyed by current and future Scouts for many years to come.”

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Hedges Galore at Ed’s – It must be September!

Ed's little garden helper

Hedges Galore at Ed’s – Can we help?

The word on the street in Ed’s is that there are lots (and lots) of hedge cutting jobs being booked in for the coming weeks. The time of year determines when you can cut hedges as you should only cut them outside of bird-nesting months. Nesting months are typically between March and August every year. And so we are just getting into prime hedge cutting time in September. Hence the Ed’s gardeners’ diaries have hedges galore booked in for the coming weeks.

Ed's little garden helper distance


The Ed’s gardening team have lots of experience in this area. and work across many locations. We can do everything from light trims to taking hedges down quite significantly and can work with a wide range of hedge types.

If you would like some help with your hedges, please do get in touch.

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Ed’s technicolour summer

Ed’s technicolour summer is underway

We are delighted to see Ed’s technicolour summer unfold before our eyes. Such beautiful flowers in the gardens we look after. Our business is of course garden maintenance. We focus on lawn mowing, hedge cutting, garden clearances and tidy-ups as well as jet-washing patios and drives. However, we are far from immune to the beauty of plants. We love to see all the beautiful flowers flourishing in our customers’ gardens. And there is no better time for fantastic flower spotting than now.

Early summer is most definitely the time of year when everything bursts into glorious technicolour. We are always amazed how the bright clashing colours of flowers side by side only seem to make each plant more glorious in its juxtaposition. Nature just works.

Here are just a few snaps of some very pretty summer flowers taken by the Ed’s team whilst out on their travels. Hopefully they will brighten your day….

First of all, some decadent Dahlias….




Heavenly Hidcote English Lavender….


A beautiful Blue Delphinium….



Let’s not forget some good old fashioned Geraniums…

One variety…

And another…

And yet another!

And then there’s Oh-so-starbursty Osteospermum…

And finally, some resplendent Roses…




And so there we have it. All the colours of the rainbow. Summer is here in all its glory ,folks!

Is your garden ready for summer gatherings?


If Ed’s can help you with any of your summer garden needs, please do get in touch.

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Spring Fever

Spring fever is all around us. The recent wet weather has brought some gardening challenges for us. However, the spring season bursting forth more than makes up for it. We love it when everything comes to life and colour is everywhere..

We wanted to share a few of our recent spring photos from the Ed’s team with you.

Magnificent magnolias….

A rainbow of tulips…

A host (or two) of golden daffodils…

And finally, some beautiful blossom…

The wonder of spring never grows old and to work in nature every day never loses its lustre…despite the odd soggy day!

If you think our gardeners can help you with any of your gardening needs, please get in touch…

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New Gardener Alert – Nick is in pole position

New Gardener Alert – Byfleet has a new gardener

New Gardener Alert… We are delighted to announce that Nick Fewlass has recently joined Ed’s team of gardeners to run his franchise gardening business in Byfleet, Surrey. In fact, just a stone’s throw away from Brooklands, the famous historic spot where British motorsport began.

Nick comes to Ed’s with a wealth of gardening experience. Indeed, most recently he has worked for a large private estate for a number of years.

Ed’s is happy to welcome Nick to our great team and we look forward to seeing him develop his new business and take it from strength to strength.

New Gardener Alert – Nick’s initial thoughts…

Here’s what Nick has to say about his new Ed’s challenge…

“Well, first of all, I’m delighted to become part of the Ed’s team. It’s true that I do have a lot of gardening experience. However, I am also humble enough to know that a gardener is constantly learning. In summary, every day is a school day! Every garden is different and deserves to be treated as such. Furthermore, I consider building a successful gardening business up to be a marathon rather than a sprint. Success is built on hard work and developing strong relationships with customers. I want that ethos to be at the very core of my business. If you’ve got that, in my opinion, you’ve got a solid business.”

“Certainly I am looking forward to the challenge of running my own franchise gardening business. It’s true that I enjoy interacting with others and I look forward to that aspect of the job. Indeed, I can’t wait to work with my future customers to help them get their gardens looking just right.”

“I look forward to building my customer base and fly the Ed’s flag in my local Byfleet area. Spring is definitely in the air already and it is such a lovely season for me to get things up and running.”

“Last but by no means least, my services are lawn mowing, hedge cutting, jet washing, garden tidy ups and garden clearances. And so there we are, a whole range of services to keep gardens looking fabulous throughout the year.”


We wish Nick all the very best with his new business and look forward to sharing news of his success in due course.

If you think Nick can help you with any of your garden’s needs, please do get in touch.