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New year, new garden. Winter is the perfect time to start planning your outdoor space, and 2026 garden trends are all about practical, resilient, and beautiful design. From natural planting to outdoor living spaces, discover how early planning can help you enjoy your garden from the very first sunny days of summer.

Christmas has arrived at Wilkinsons Plant Centre! From real, fresh Christmas trees you can see fully opened before you buy, to local delivery across Teesside — plus supporting Butterwick’s Light Up A Life campaign — discover everything you need for a truly meaningful Christmas visit.

We recently welcomed students from Egglescliffe School’s SEND division for a hands-on introduction to landscaping — from design and planting to machinery demonstrations. Following the visit, our team will be attending the school’s upcoming Careers Fair to continue inspiring the next generation of landscapers.

Winter might slow the garden down, but it’s the perfect time to support soil health, wildlife and sustainability. Discover simple, eco-friendly landscaping ideas to help your garden thrive through the colder months.

Transform your outdoor space into a glowing winter retreat. Discover Wilkinsons’ design-led approach to garden lighting — from subtle uplighting to reflective water features that make every evening shine.

Our Managing Director, Simon Wilkinson, joined the Northern Business Podcast to discuss the future of horticulture, why autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for landscaping, and how digital innovation is shaping our business. Watch the full episode and hear Simon’s thoughts on business, skills and gardens.

October is the perfect month to plant bulbs, hardy veg, and evergreens. With the soil still warm and plenty of rainfall, autumn planting sets your garden up for a burst of colour and growth in spring. Discover our top planting tips for October.

"Wilkinson Landscapes Ltd wins the 2025 Quality Business Award for Best Landscaping in Stockton-on-Tees with a 95%+ quality rating." That’s short enough for Google search results but keyword-rich.

Simon Wilkinson, Director of Wilkinsons Landscapes, appears on Channel 4 News to discuss rising costs for small businesses. While the café closure reflects industry challenges, Wilkinsons’ landscaping and plant centre divisions continue to thrive — highlighting resilience and strong consumer appetite for outdoor investment.

Leaves turning early? Drought has triggered a false autumn across Teesside. Don’t panic — discover what it means for your garden and how to help.

Simon Wilkinson, featured in Country Living, shares his expert tips on September bulb planting. Discover how to plan now for a garden bursting with colour next spring. 🌷🌼

As summer draws to a close, it’s the ideal time to give your garden a final prune. From tidying borders to shaping hedges and caring for fruit trees, these late-summer tips will keep your garden looking strong and healthy into autumn.

Late summer into early autumn is a rewarding time in the garden — especially if you’ve got fruit trees. According to our on-site...

Household heroes for a healthier garden At Wilkinsons Landscapes, we believe a great garden doesn’t have to mean expensive products. Your kitchen cupboards and cleaning shelves are packed with items that can help your plants thrive, deter pests, and boost blooms—often more gently (and cheaply) than store-bought alternatives.

August strikes the perfect balance between warm soil and milder air temperatures. This combination gives seeds the head start they need while encouraging strong root development and healthy, resilient growth. It’s nature’s way of telling us: get sowing!

As we move through the warm days of late summer, now is the perfect time to give your wisteria a little TLC. These beautiful, vigorous...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Grafters – Wilkinsons’ very own staff awards programme, celebrating the grit, graft, and greatness of our incredible team.

Simon and the Wilkinsons Landscapes team have been getting their hands dirty for a fantastic cause—helping bring history to life at Egglescliffe Primary School with a mock archaeological dig site 🏺✨ Using one of our excavators, we created a buried treasure trove of T-Rex bones, skeletons, coins and even Iron Age pottery, all ready for young explorers to uncover as part of their hands-on learning.

We’re excited to share that we’ve recently taken a big step forward in our sustainability journey here at Wilkinsons Landscapes. We’ve invested in four brand-new VW ID Buzz electric vans to support our landscape management team—and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

At Wilkinson’s we’ve seen an increase in the love of container gardens over the last year with more and more of our customers adding...