• Do you have an area in your garden which is looking a little tired? Have some plants flourished while others have struggled? It may be time to transform your garden with some new planting. At McMillan Gardens we have extensive knowledge of soil types, aspect and plants suitable for a range of planting…

  • Pruning, it is one task in the garden which can be overwhelming. Whether it be light or full on renovation pruning different plants have different requirements. Plant knowledge is required so that plants are pruned at the correct time of year and with the correct amount of vigour. Some plants respond well…

  • Do you have the desire to learn about the plants in your garden but do not want to attend a College course? We will work alongside you, assisting with identification and maintenance requirements, and in doing so we hope to increase your confidence until you are ready to undertake the task alone. Another…

  • We at McMillan Gardens have decades of experience maintaining gardens at an exceptionally high standard. We specialise in all aspects of horticultural work. Including:

  • Gardening matters for a number of reasons. Please follow this link to a concise summary of a survey undertaken by the RHS.

  • There are approx 16 million domestic gardens in the UK and how we manage them for wildlife can make a significant impact on the biodiversity of our local  and wider environment. However, there is the perception that wildlife gardens have to be jungles containing mostly nettles and brambles for it to be…

  • Nestled within the South Down National Park, just a few miles from Lewes, Hamsey House was built in 1849. The garden incorporates an orchard with a wildflower patch, a vegetable and cut flower garden, large herbaceous border, a parterre and many established trees and shrubs. Part of Amy’s gardening education was…