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London: a National Park?

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June 16th, 2015 by

It may sound strange, farfetched or even downright ridiculous, but the reasons why form both a potent and cogent argument… When one thinks of London, familiar territory may be the building-heavy skylines of Canary Wharf. But the capital isn’t as heavily built-up as you may think. In fact, as reported in an article by The Independent, […]

Five Gardening Tips for Summer

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June 9th, 2015 by

For us here in the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer doesn’t officially start until the Summer Solstice, on June 21st. However, I think we have all noticed that it is getting warmer! With that in mind, we here at Oakleigh Manor like to gift you with a blog post or two that will help benefit you […]

Our Joinery Systems

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June 1st, 2015 by

With all the talk of our automated and electric gates recently, it can be easy to overlook the fact the Oakleigh Manor Garden Joinery craft a lot more of our bespoke offerings. These include our wonderful oak framed garden rooms, for which we have been receiving a large number of enquiries recently. However, the craftsmen […]

Garden Pests Series: Z…

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May 20th, 2015 by

…is for (Rosa) ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’. So this is it! The last instalment in our Garden Pests Series is here! It has been an absolute privilege to bring it to you, and I hope it has been equally enjoyable for you to read each and every one. To relive them all, click here to see all […]

Garden Pests Series: Y…

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May 19th, 2015 by

…is for (Aster) Yellows. The end is near! This is the penultimate edition of our Garden Pests Series. I hope you enjoy it; it has been a very enjoyable for me to research, compile and write the whole Series. Be that as it may, let’s not say our goodbyes just yet! As it stands, you […]

Garden Pests Series: X…

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May 18th, 2015 by

…is for Xylem-invading pathogens. So here it is! The one you’ve all been waiting for…I bet you’ve been wondering how we would get around the difficult letters of the alphabet when compiling this list of garden pests. But so far, we have very successfully negotiated it to bring you all 26! You still have the […]

Garden Pests Series: W…

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May 15th, 2015 by

…is for Whiteflies. The Garden Pests Series is reaching its conclusion! But luckily, the letter ‘W’ isn’t the last in the Latin alphabet so there’s still some more educational fun to have! In this edition, the featured garden pest is the whitefly, a common – there are over 1,400 species all over the world, 56 […]

Project Update 2: OMHS at the Thames Barrier

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May 14th, 2015 by

You know, I do love my job, but sometimes you just want to have some time out of the office and on site. Today, I was treated to that, as I made my way from Oakleigh Manor’s site in Kent to the Thames Barrier Complex in South East London! I was visiting to see how […]

Garden Pests Series: V…

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May 12th, 2015 by

…is for Vine weevil. So, the Garden Pests Series is drawing to a close! Currently our marketing team are brainstorming for a new series of blogs to compile and compose at the conclusion of this one. But that’s talk for another day; the Garden Pests Series isn’t over yet, you’ll be pleased to hear, as […]

Adding Blooms for Your Blooming Garden

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May 12th, 2015 by

Flowers are beautiful additions to any garden or landscape. Their colourful and playful appearance adds charm to plain grass and leaves. These beautiful blooms make a statement, catch your neighbour’s eyes and increase your home’s entire appeal. Beautify your garden by adding a wide array of flowers. An amazing garden begins with selecting the right […]