The Outdoor Guide

Pleached trees are a stunning addition to any garden or landscape – whether you’re after privacy, structure, or a designer’s touch. At Harrod Outdoors, we take pride in growing and training over 25+ different varieties of quality, pot-grown pleached trees delivered directly to your door via our…

A coastal garden is designed to withstand the elements while maintaining a relaxed, natural beauty. Defined by wind-tolerant plants, gravel pathways, and weathered materials, it thrives in exposed conditions with minimal upkeep. Whether you live by the sea or want to bring a touch of the coast…

Whether you’ve chosen young starter plants or opted for more immediate impact with hedging screens or units, this guide is tailored to help you nurture your hedge into a lush, thriving green screen specifically focusing on the most important first two years after planting.

Hedges are a cornerstone of our gardens and landscapes, stretching an impressive 500,000 km across the UK and serving as vital lifelines for wildlife. But as urban developments grow, new-build gardens are often smaller and stripped of greenery, with fences taking the place of hedges. Thankfully,…

In a recent feature by Ideal Home, Chandler Harrod, founder of Harrod Outdoors, shared his expertise on pleached trees, which are currently experiencing a surge in popularity. According to Ideal Home, pleached trees are “having a moment,” thanks in part to David Beckham’s now-viral Instagram…

Hedging Elements are pre-shaped, mature hedging plants cultivated over several years to achieve a dense, structured form. Unlike traditional young hedging plants, which take years to mature, Hedging Elements provide an instant, refined finish right from planting. Their precise structure and…

Creating a lush, mature garden from scratch can take years. However, with instant hedging units, you can achieve the perfect garden look in just a few days. Instant hedging units offer a practical and visually appealing solution for homeowners and landscapers, who want immediate impact and…

Autumn gardening presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy your garden even in the colder months ahead. In this guide we outline best practices for getting your garden autumn and winter ready. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started, ensuring your garden remains vibrant…