26 Dec Beneficial and essential Winter pruning
With all the Autumn hues gone, the garden is now a mix of evergreens, leafless trees/shrubs and perennials that have died back. Get those secateurs out, as it is time for some Winter pruning...
31 Mar Top 10 gardening tips for April
What to focus on, as your gardening chores for April: 1. As the milder weather continues, take control of the weeds. 2. The lawn will need a Spring feed to control the weeds and to kill off the moss that has built up over the wet months....
07 Mar Gardening chores for March
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for March: 1. With all the new growth emerging, make sure you protect the growth from the nasty slugs. 2. It's the time of the year to plant the early potatoes, onions and shallots. 3. Make sure you get your...
05 Feb Gardening chores for February
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for February: 1. Still ensure that all your tender plants are securely protected by fleece. 2. If not already done, its your last chance to prune the dormant shrubs and trees that require a good shaping up. Any Winter flowering...
01 Dec Gardening chores for December
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for December: 1. With the frosts and the icy weather on the doorstep, make sure all your frost protection is secure and functional. Depending on the temperature, you may require more than one layer of fleece. Helpful hint...
01 Nov Gardening chores for November
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for November: 1. Continue to clear leaves on lawns (most importantly), flower beds and ponds. 2. This month is traditionally the month when frosts begin, so begin insulating your containers with bubblewrap and fleecing your more tender plants when...
03 May Top 10 gardening tips for May
What to focus on, as your gardening chores for the month of May: 1. Most importantly watch out for the late frosts and protect tender plants when necessary. 2. It's an exciting month, as all Summer bedding can be planted out by the end of the month...
30 Sep Gardening chores for October
What to focus on, as your gardening chores for October: 1. As leaf fall increases, make sure you clear the leaves on a regular basis. Use the leaves to create your own leaf mould as a soil conditioner, as long as they are not diseased. 2. This...
02 Sep Gardening chores for September
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What to focus on, as your gardening chores for September: 1. Its a great month for harvesting. Continue harvesting your vegetables and fruit and if there is too much to deal with, share with neighbours, friends and family. 2. Collect seeds from flowering plants and edibles which...