What is Mulch?
A Complete Guide to Garden Mulching Mulch is one of the most important tools in gardening and landscaping, yet many people aren’t sure exactly what it is or how to use it effectively. If you’re wondering what is mulch, what it’s made from, and the best options for your plants, this guide will cover everything […]
August Birth Flowers
August Birth Flowers: Poppy and Gladiolus What is the official birth flower for August? At Oxford Garden Design, we believe every garden should tell a story—and what better to tell than one rooted in the month you were born, one that contains your own August birth flowers? I was born in August so have a […]
July Gardening Jobs
July is peak garden-glory season. At this time of year gardens are not only full of colour, but the scent of flowers such as roses and sweet peas fills the air, especially towards the end of the day. It’s the perfect time for an impromptu evening party! But there’s still plenty to do to keep […]
Jobs to Do in Your Garden in June
Now summer is really here! Ornamental borders will soon be at their best when towards the end of the month scented roses begin to flower in earnest. There are lots of jobs to do in your garden in June to keep you occupied, such as cutting back and mowing, but it’s a time of year […]
What gardening to do in May?
What Gardening to do in May A reliable indicator that summer is well on the way is the arrival of the first of the garden shows and open days, which can inspire you to ask yourself what gardening to do in May! Take some time to visit some of the many gardens that will be […]
How to Grow Tulips
A Beginners Guide on How to Grow Tulips Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just someone who loves a bright, cheerful bloom, tulips are a must-have in the spring garden and how to grow tulips is easy by following a few rules. Where is the Best Place to Plant Tulips? Tulips look best when planted […]
Gardening in March
Jobs to do for Gardening in March The first month of spring has arrived at last and there is lots of gardening in March to be done! The clocks going forward will give us gardeners and extra hour to get things done in the evening after work. And it’s needed because there’s a lot to […]
February Gardening Jobs
Essential February Gardening Jobs Now that the first harbingers of spring are in flower and there’s an appreciable difference in the daylight hours, there is a feeling of hope in the air, it’s time to start some February gardening jobs and enjoy the flowers! The sight of snowdrops, aconites, crocus, hellebores, violets, primroses and catkins […]
January Gardening Jobs
Essential January Gardening Jobs Even though this is the coldest time of year and the garden in January may look asleep, this is a month for optimism and there are lots of January gardening jobs to do. By the end of the January pearly white snowdrops and golden winter aconites will appear, making a perfect […]
Winter Gardening Tips
Any sunshine this month will be weak, but if you feel like venturing into the garden, wrap up well and there are always jobs to be getting on with! Now’s your chance to catch up with any repairs or maintenance jobs that have been piling up over the year and you can make the most […]