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Day One when shadowofthegardener arrives to get started work – a glimpse into what goes on

Day One – Cutting for access. – a glimpse into what goes on: @shadowofthegardener arrives on our first work day, to get started work. After several face to face meetings, and long weeks of email discussions, picture taking, and discussing… Continue Reading →

Round Round – Professional Lawn Scarification

Lawn Scarification. By @shadowofthegardener #SOTG Featuring Cobra and Toro Scarification machines being put through their paces; and worked extremely hard. This was a large project, and the lawn was in a very poor condition. We ground it down eventually though…… Continue Reading →

Knot Gardens and Parterres

Classic British and French Garden elements. Knot Gardens and Parterres. Hard to say one without the other being mention, as they are both interchangeable. The formal descriptions and definitions below. What is a Parterre? What is a Knot Garden?  … Continue Reading →

Toro TimeCutter MX initial thoughts

Ideally suited to level a lawn, that has for some time; been neglected. Which is handy, as that was the first lawn it was cutting. Glad it has a Foot assisted Deck Lift.  Also handy coming with Anti Scalping Wheels…. Continue Reading →

Stihl FR 460 TC-EFM or Husqvarna 555RXT?

Depends on the job! When we get called out. In this video I show some of the tools we will put on the van and visit new Clients with; or have on hand in emergency call outs. Clearing areas down… Continue Reading →

The Old Windmill in Rutland

Grade 2 Listed Windmill in Rutland.     Interesting when you see something that has caught your eye; pop up for sale at a later date. & when I say caught your eye; I mean for specific reasons; & then… Continue Reading →

Chinese Elm Yamadori – Root Prune and trunk selection

Initial photographs & then speeded up 8 time video of me taking the Yamadori Chinese Elm from the 60 Litre Container.   Prune the roots as I clear out the soil and weeds. Sizing up the trunks and roots below…. Continue Reading →

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1.8 Meter Adjustable Tripod Ladder by Henchman

Small Orchard Ladders. #SOTG Owns & Deploys the ‘Biggest brother’ of these ladders. They come in at a whopping 4.8 Meters, & we love them. We consider them the Apex of Larger Professional Ladder work & Safe use while on… Continue Reading →

Recent example of what we do.

Given the nature of what we do and who we do it for. We don't often get the chance to show the general public, inside or around the gardens we work on. As we respect our Clients privacy & properties…. Continue Reading →

Protected: North Brook House – Empingham – Spring 2023 – Weather Warnings

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Protected: North Brook House – Empingham – Pre Spring 2023

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Hollow Tine Aeration Week

Machine: Camon LA25 from Tracmaster Purpose: Remove Plugs of Soil from Lawn or Pitch to increase aeration and drainage. Weight: 103kg.   Deployment requires 2 members of SOTG on site during operation. When you have a lot of lawn &… Continue Reading →

Protected: Task List – #TeamR – 06 Feb 2023

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Logs & Firewood services for Log Burners – Rutland

Log Services

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