Gardentime Garden Maintenance Services

Gardentime Garden Maintenance Services Your local friendly Garden maintenance and tree surgery business

06/04/2026

A supplier we've been using for over two Decades! Whatever your project, you'll find it at Langs!

05/04/2026

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

We also do the mundane type of garden work, such as clearing overgrown gardens and tree removal ( Stump roots and all!)W...
02/04/2026

We also do the mundane type of garden work, such as clearing overgrown gardens and tree removal ( Stump roots and all!)
We still have a hardstanding area to install for an 8 x 10 "Mancave" See photo 4 for after scrub clearing.

More and more people these days are looking for (B), in fact many opt for concrete, stone, and fake grass rather than (A...
31/03/2026

More and more people these days are looking for (B), in fact many opt for concrete, stone, and fake grass rather than (A) A colorful living thriving garden with scents and flowers. It's a shame really 😒 Real "Gardens" are being replaced by outdoor rooms, and hard standing rather than natural flora!

Todays tip:4 Pallets, 20 Minutes, One Compost Bin That Holds a Year's Garden WasteA purpose-built compost bin costs betw...
30/03/2026

Todays tip:
4 Pallets, 20 Minutes, One Compost Bin That Holds a Year's Garden Waste
A purpose-built compost bin costs between forty and two hundred pounds. Four wooden pallets from behind any shop or warehouse cost nothing, bolt together in twenty minutes, and create a bin large enough to compost everything your garden and kitchen produce in a year.
The slatted design is not a compromise — it is actually better than solid walls. Air flows through the gaps. Compost needs oxygen to decompose properly. Sealed plastic bins go anaerobic and smell. Pallet bins breathe.
🪵 How to build it:
- Source 4 pallets of roughly equal size — check for the HT stamp (heat-treated, safe for garden use) and avoid any marked MB (methyl bromide treated)
- Stand three pallets upright to form a U-shape
- Secure corners with heavy-gauge wire, coach bolts, or cable ties through the slats
- Attach the fourth pallet as a hinged front gate using two heavy-duty hinges
- Line the inside with cardboard to prevent small scraps falling through gaps (it decomposes in place)
🌿 Using it:
- Layer green (nitrogen: grass clippings, kitchen scraps, weeds) with brown (carbon: cardboard, dead leaves, straw, woody prunings)
- Turn with a fork once a month for faster results
- Ready to use in 6-12 months — sooner if turned regularly
- The hinged front gate lets you fork out finished compost from the bottom while new material goes in the top
One year's food waste and garden clippings become next year's richest growing medium. Four free pallets make it happen. 🌱

30/03/2026

Mr ( or Mrs) Fox out and about in broad daylight with not a care in the world! Truly an "Urban Fox" great to see, I just hope it gets peace to live. There's a lot of rotten sods about 😒

29/03/2026

Monty Don is on tour with his show 👌🏻

Save massive amounts of garden space and end the struggle of digging through heavy mud by growing your potatoes in a ver...
26/03/2026

Save massive amounts of garden space and end the struggle of digging through heavy mud by growing your potatoes in a vertical stack of crates.

Growing potatoes in the ground requires hours of heavy digging and constant bending over to pile up dirt as the plants get taller. Most people run out of garden space because a single row of potatoes takes up several feet of valuable soil. A vertical tower solves these problems by using upward space and making the harvest as easy as tipping over a box. You will never accidentally slice a potato with a sharp shovel again because you do not need tools to find your food.

This vertical method keeps your plants away from many ground dwelling pests and provides perfect drainage so your crop never rots in soggy dirt. You can grow dozens of potatoes in a space only fourteen inches wide which leaves more room for your other vegetables. The stacked design also makes it very easy to add more soil as the vines grow without making a huge mess in your yard.

You should start by placing one plastic milk crate on a flat patch of ground in a sunny spot. Line the inside of the crate with a thick layer of wheat straw to act as a basket that keeps your dirt from falling out of the holes. Fill the bottom six inches of the crate with a mix of potting soil and organic compost.

Place four seed potatoes of your chosen variety on top of the soil and cover them with four more inches of your dirt mix. Water the crate until the soil is damp but not soaking wet. Wait for the green leafy stems to grow about eight inches tall before you move to the next step.

Place a second milk crate directly on top of the first one and add more straw lining around the sides. Fill this new section with soil until only the very top leaves of the potato plant are showing. Repeat this stacking process until you have three crates high to maximize your harvest.

Be aware that the green leaves and raw tubers of potato plants are toxic to dogs because they contain a natural chemical called solanine. Keeping your potatoes in these high crates helps keep them away from curious pets but you should still keep an eye on them.

Harvest your potatoes when the green vines turn yellow and start to die back in late summer. Simply unstack the crates and dump the contents onto a tarp to find all your fresh veggies hiding in the straw and dirt.

Store your harvested potatoes in a cool and dark place like a cellar or shed to keep them from turning green and becoming bitter, boil in lightly salted water and serve with a k**b of butter and enjoy! 👌🏻

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANINGExterior cleaning service for Monoblock, Patio's, Paths and Asphalt (Tarmac) Dr...
24/03/2026

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & PRESSURE CLEANING
Exterior cleaning service for Monoblock, Patio's, Paths and Asphalt (Tarmac) Drives & paths. Professional exterior painting service for Fences, sheds, decking, garages etc. Airless spray, Brush, or roller. Anti slip coatings. All garden woodwork catered for. Algae/moss removal, chewing gum removal, Re-sanding. Oil treatments, Creocote. Based in Mossend, Call/Txt 07548363218 or message our page for a free no obligation quote.
Prices from £2.50 per metre

If you have a lackluster lawn then scarifying, aerating, topdressing, and overseeding can rejuvenate it in time for summ...
22/03/2026

If you have a lackluster lawn then scarifying, aerating, topdressing, and overseeding can rejuvenate it in time for summer.
Give us a call,txt, or message the page for a free no obligation quote. 07548 363218

Take care when you break out the grass cutting equipment this year, especially in overgrown areas!
22/03/2026

Take care when you break out the grass cutting equipment this year, especially in overgrown areas!

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Holytown Road
Bellshill
ML41ED

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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07914 849444

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