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October Gardening Tips
30 September 2026
As we move into autumn, the wow factor of summer colour gives way to the softer tones of leaves turning yellow and orange, with seedheads…
Jordan receiving his City & Guilds Level 1 in Horticulture
30 September 2026
Some of you might recognise Jordan. A few months back we wrote about his two-week placement across some of our Q&S managed commercial…
Bee Wolf
14 September 2026
Meet the Bee Wolf. Despite the name, she's not a bee but a solitary wasp, and a striking one at that. This summer’s heatwave left Bankside…
Close-up of white anemone flowers with golden-yellow centers, surrounded by green buds and foliage against a softly blurred garden background.
01 September 2026
Come September, you’ll notice a real shift in the garden. After one of the driest, warmest summers, this month brings a welcome change. The…
A dark European Peacock butterfly with its wings closed rests on a black and yellow gardening glove, with lush green foliage softly blurred in the background.
03 August 2026
August is often one of the warmest and driest months of the year, and with May, June and July already delivering their fair share of…
EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating badge showing Top 35% ranking, awarded June 2026.
23 July 2026
Q&S has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, placing us in the top 35% of the 150,000+ companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide over…
Red admiral on Lysimachia
16 July 2026
July marks the height of summer, with vibrant colour, buzzing wildlife, and plants at their peak - accompanied by a blanket of…
Two people work together in a shaded woodland area, installing a dead hedge made from upright logs and woven branches. Gardening tools and wire are visible, with lush green foliage surrounding the natural habitat restoration project.
08 July 2026
Jordan’s been a recent member of the Q&S family – out on site, getting stuck in, and bringing some great energy to the gardens. …
A honeybee gathers nectar from a vibrant orange-and-yellow flower with a dark brown center, photographed in close-up against a softly blurred green garden background.
18 June 2026
June is one of the most rewarding months in the garden.  The borders are bursting into life, lawns are lush and pollinators are hard…
Portrait of Tiziana standing in a lush green garden surrounded by vibrant foliage.
13 May 2026
We’re very excited to share that Tiziana Lia has taken on a new role at Q&S as Sustainability Lead.  
Wildflower rooftop garden with flowering echium and pollinator-friendly planting beside St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
13 May 2026
May brings a welcome shift in the garden. All our gardeners agree, it’s so nice to see longer, lighter days. The sun is warmer, and growth…
Visitors exploring a biodiverse rooftop garden during the Pollinating London Together tour above Victoria, London.
13 May 2026
Last month we were delighted to host Pollinating London Together Members and Ambassadors for a very special walkabout; three rooftop…