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Papillon gains national title at APL Awards
Papillon is excited to have won a National Award at this year’s Association of Professional Landscaper (APL) Awards. The award was given in the category of Community Garden for a sensory garden Papillon designed and built for local cancer charity, CLAN. Papillon designed and constructed ...
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Papillon shortlisted in national APL Awards
Papillon has been shortlisted for four awards in this year’s Association of Professional Landscapers’ (APL) Awards. Three projects in the North-east have been shortlisted across four categories, that include: a sensory garden at CLAN Cancer Support; a steading garden in Ellon and a large country garden ...
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Papillon launches new logo and new website!
We have freshened up our logo with a new brand identity, which helps to portray our modern approach to garden design and garden construction. Papillon is the only firm in Aberdeen that specialises in garden design through to construction. This unique approach makes for a ...
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Slug & snail explosion: How to protect your garden from slugs and snails
The slug population has exploded this year, along with other pests in the garden. This has been mainly due to the hot and dry, then wet and humid weather. But also, with the warm winter we had last year, many of these gastropods didn’t hibernate ...
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Today is National Meadows Day, but why are wildflower meadows important?
Today is National Meadows Day, but why are wildflower meadows important? National Meadows Day is an annual day that celebrates wildflower meadows in the UK. Sadly, our meadows have been reducing in numbers for some years, with only 2% of meadows in the UK that ...
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Can you plant shrubs and flowers under trees?
Can you plant shrubs and flowers under trees? Yes, you can plant shrubs and flowers under trees, but there are a few caveats and considerations to make. First of all, planting under trees is probably the hardest place to grow plants in your garden. Not ...
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Top tips for growing plants around trees
Top tips for growing plants around trees Planting around trees can be tricky in a garden. There are many considerations to make, such as the age of the tree, the type and its aspect in your garden. We have a few tips that will help ...
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Ballater garden recognised at national APL Awards in London
Ballater garden recognised at national APL Awards in London A garden in Ballater, designed by Papillon, has been recognised in this year’s APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) Awards, in the category Overall Design & Build. Garden Designer, Angelique Robb of Papillon Designs & Landscaping, was ...
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Milltimber garden project offers homeowners a low maintenance, modern space to relax
Milltimber garden project offers homeowners a low maintenance, modern space to relax Aim: To create a contemporary garden space that will make for easier living with low maintenance, whilst providing a space that looks good and can be enjoyed. Desires: - More parking
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What will 2019 hold for your garden? Is it time to write a Garden Plan?
What will 2019 hold for your garden? Is it time to write a Garden Plan? It’s that time of year when people start thinking forward and putting in place New Years’ resolutions. When it comes to your garden, a garden plan can be a great ...
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New town garden offers low maintenance with a contemporary look
New town garden offers low maintenance with a contemporary look Papillon has recently completed a town garden design & construction project in Garthdee, Aberdeen. The design was built to fit with the lifestyle of the owner, giving them a garden to relax in, without the ...
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5 Great ideas for outdoor garden rooms
5 Great ideas for outdoor garden rooms The addition of an outdoor living space within a garden can bring many benefits for home owners. Probably the most obvious benefit is that they provide a welcome shelter from the elements. Whether seeking shade on sunny days ...
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How to prevent frost damage in your garden this autumn
How to prevent frost damage in your garden… ‘Jack Frost’ is on his way and so those luscious greens and precious plants are under threat in our gardens. With the first early frosts expected in October, now is the time to work in our gardens ...
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Papillon celebrates 10 strong years
Papillon celebrates 10 strong years This year, Papillon celebrates its 10th Year in business! It’s been quite a journey with many, many highs and lows along the way. Here, we look back at the Papillon story to reflect on the last 10 years… From Drilling ...
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How to water your garden using as little water as possible
How to water your garden using as little water as possible This summer has been one of the hottest recorded and as a result, water stocks are low, with some counties introducing a hosepipe ban. In Scotland, we’re lucky to have avoided these restrictions so ...
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Papillon wins Garden Design & Landscaping Prize at Trades Awards
Papillon wins Garden Design & Landscaping Prize at Trades Awards Papillon is delighted to have scooped a top prize in Garden Design & Landscaping at this year’s Trades Awards. The Trades Awards is an annual celebration of trades businesses in the North-east of Scotland. This ...
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Papillon’s Biossun to showcase at Ideal Home Show 2018
Papillon's Biossun to showcase at this year's Ideal Home Show This week, Papillon will be showcasing the Biossun at Glasgow's Ideal Home Show, which is being held at the SEC from 31st May - 3rd June. Pop along to our stand at G220 and meet Papillon ...
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WIN Tickets to this year’s Ideal Home Show
Papillon to launch Garden Parties at Aberdeen Garden & Outdoors WIN Tickets to this year’s Ideal Home Show Papillon is giving away two sets of 2 tickets to this year’s Ideal Home Show in Glasgow, being held on 31 May- 3 June 2018. For your ...
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Papillon Launches Garden Parties
Papillon to launch Garden Parties at Aberdeen Garden & Outdoors Papillon is to launch a range of Garden Parties for all at Aberdeen Gardens & Outdoors, which is taking place on 7th April 2018 at Crathes Castle, near Banchory. As well as launching our Garden ...
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Papillon picks up two Gold Awards at APL Awards
Papillon picks up two Gold Awards at national APL Awards Papillon has been awarded two gold Awards at the APL Awards 2018. The awards were received in two categories for garden design and construction work the firm completed on two North-east gardens in Ellon and ...
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What to do with a sloping garden
What to do with a sloping garden... After years of designing, constructing and excavating sloping gardens, we can conclude that slopes present their own special challenges. But don’t fret if your garden has a slope; with smart design and good construction these challenges can be ...
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How to make a bottle bird feeder
How to make a bottle bird feeder Looking for something creative to do with the kids this mid-term? Why not task them with building a bottle feeder, which is sure to keep not just them happy, but also those colourful garden visitors too. It's a ...
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