Down To Earth

nev — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:38:38 +0000

In a garden I never feel lonely. Nor do I ever feel bored.

No need to toil with your Soil.

nev — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:36:40 +0000

Now is the perfect time to dig over your soil, remove or replace plants or just a general clean up in your garden.

The ground will be soft and easy to dig and turn over.

Border Clear-up!

nev — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:01:24 +0000

A few quick tasks keep the garden looking good through autumn. Removing visual clutter improves soil health by opening up makes the most of remaining flowering plants. Forking over improves the soil health by opening up compacted ground, letting in rain … Continue reading →

To Prune or not to Prune?

nev — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:27:13 +0000

As the weather cools, so the gardening pace begins to hot up!

Autumn plantings can begin, evergreens can be transplanted, and climbing roses will be even lovelier next year if carefully pruned now.

Rain becoming a pain?

nev — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:41:24 +0000

Take advantage of the wet weather by taking the opportunity to do some weeding. The soil will be nice and soft, ideal for lifting weeds by hand. Perennial weeds such as couch grass and nettles will usually be easy to … Continue reading →

Fragrant Shrubs?

nev — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:49:02 +0000

Many shrubs bear sweet-smelling flowers. Honeysuckle, Mock Orange, Daphne, Viburnum and Witch Hazel are all known for their perfume. Fragrance is not restricted to the flowers – some shrubs have aromatic foliage.

April

nev — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:39:52 +0000

The month of April is a time when the seasons are not quite defined. The days are certainly longer, but the weather is still in a state of confusion. The daytime can be nice, but there’s still a chance of frost and lower temperatures.

Take advantage of the good weather and continue to prepare your garden for when the good weather arrives.

Good year for the Roses?

nev — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:56:58 +0000

Spring rose pruning should be undertaken when the plants are still dormant, or when the buds are just breaking. If pruning while dormant, the potential buds are identifiable as a slight horizontal ‘scar’ on the stem. Never prune in frosty … Continue reading →

Never too Mulch?

nev — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:08:38 +0000

Feeding and mulching in the garden should be taking priority now. Any planting should be in progress as well. Neglected lawns too will benefit from a spring rejuvenation programme. Many shrubs should now be pruned to keep them shapely and … Continue reading →

Spring in your step?

nev — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:56:14 +0000

The first signs of spring should be evident now. Warmer and longer days, first shoots of winter bulbs appearing?

Time to start tidying your Borders, dividing and replanting your perrenials!