How to care for your garden to make sure it looks in tip top condition all year round.
Find tips from the experts on everyday gardening tasks including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, plant pruning, watering schedules and general weeding.
April brings longer, warmer, lighter days which shake off the dreariness of Winter with colourful Spring shows of daffodils and blossom. April showers and warmer weather are giving our gardens the kick start it needs…
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March heralds the arrival of Spring, bringing with it fresh new shoots in the garden, noticeably longer days and hints of warmer weather. Traditionally a busy time of year for many gardeners, March is the time to start sowing seeds…
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February is the month when we start to see the first signs of Spring. Daffodils and crocus are blooming and fresh tulip shoots are starting to show themselves. Days are getting longer and when the Sun is out it can reach some very pleasant temperatures…
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Traditionally the coldest month of the year, January is a time to keep an eye on the garden to make sure plants and structures are protected from the weather. As well as keeping food and water for garden visitors clean, accessible and topped up regularly.
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Whilst it’s tempting to stay indoors, there are a number of jobs for December that will help keep the garden in shape for the warmer months ahead. It’s time to don a hat, scarf and gloves and head outside to catch some late Winter sunshine and carry out a few of our gardening tips for December.
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The few leaves left on trees are falling rapidly, the first of the frosts are on their way, and we’re now seeing the Autumn storms that bring high winds and rain. Now is the time to finish tidying your garden ready for over-wintering, and to take precautionary measures to protect…
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The days are getting shorter, we’ve had a few chilly nights and Autumn colour is well and truly bringing our gardens alive. October is the time to get out in the garden and enjoy the last few warm days of Autumn before the start of early frosts in November. Here are our tips…
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Mow less frequently, and raise the height of cut as the growth rate of the grass slows down. This will help the lawn to withstand the last of the warm, dry weather, and also keep it resistant to treading as the wet weather arrives…
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Dead head rhododendrons to prolong flowering period Prune Camelia’s to encourage new growth Apply wetting agent to lawn to help with water retention and prevent excess watering Trim buxus hedging and feed Spread chipped bark to help suppress weeds and keep…
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