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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Growing Snowdrops in your Garden
February is probably the grimmest month in the gardening calendar, with low temperatures and flowers being in scarce supply. However, there is hope in the air. For many of us, the first sign of spring and the promise of milder weather just around the corner is the sight of a clump of brave snowdrops poking […]
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Continue to mow grass regularly during this month to encourage good growth Regular mowing is the best way to ensure your garden has a good lawn. Once a week is fine but for a really good lawn twice a week. During dry weather raise the blades of the mower and mow less frequently. The grass is […]
Spring Pruning Tips
Keep your garden looking gorgeous this Spring with these pruning tips Rose Pruning March is the best time of year to prune bush and shrub roses (not climbers or ramblers, which should have been done in the autumn.) Remove all winter damage and don’t worry about pruning bush roses hard; it will help them produce […]
Spring Shrub and Tree Care Tips
Prune spring-flowering shrubs once they have finished flowering. Examples are things like Kerria Japonica, Forsythia, and Spirea. Also, if you have one, prune the glorious Clematis Montana after it has flowered. This beauty is a very fast-growing climber that can easily get out of hand unless pruned hard every year. It’s a good choice of […]
Summer Garden Maintenance Tips
Gardens are now reaching their peak, full of colour and scent from flowers such as roses and sweet peas. Gardening can take a more leisurely pace now. It really is the time of year to enjoy your garden, appreciate the flowers and watch the abundance of resident wildlife. Make sure the birds have enough water […]
Summer Hedge Pruning Advice
Complete summer pruning of wisteria this month. Prune all the long new whippy growth back to five or six buds from the main stem. This encourages the plant to produce flower buds. If you have a young plant and want to extend the framework, leave the side shoots on but tie them in to where […]