April: The Busiest Month in the Garden
Of all the months, April is the one in which the garden changes most dramatically. Things suddenly begin to look green and vibrant and the warmer days and lighter evenings gladden the heart of every gardener. So, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get stuck into the shrubbery. This is the busiest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
December Gardening Jobs
Seasonal Gardening Jobs – December Let’s be honest, not many people are looking for December gardening jobs to do, but while it’s tempting to curl up indoors with a mince pie and pretend the garden doesn’t exist until April, there are still plenty of jobs worth doing out there to set things up for a […]
November Gardening Jobs
November brings with it a hush across our gardens. The last of the autumn colour drifts down, the air carries that unmistakable smoky tang, and frost can etch the lawn on early mornings. It might be tempting to hang up the tools until spring, but this month is full of quiet, purposeful November gardening jobs […]
October Garden Jobs
October brings a wonderful richness of colour to the garden and the clear sunny days and night frosts that we often get at this time of year lead to the intensity of colour in the leaves and shrubs. If you get some time out of the garden this month, try and visit an arboretum, such […]
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 […]