Tips for gardening The average gardener spends nearly two hours a week keeping on top of gardening jobs. This may not sound like a lot, but over the course of a year this includes: Of course, these are all averages. Most homeowners…
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the year already! Hopefully our gardens are looking good, though once again our spring weather was not the best! In the flower garden and on the patio we are…
Many people are under the impression that gardening is very traditional with very little change through the years. Nothing however could be further from the truth! The gardening world is constantly changing, with developments coming along ‘thick and fast’ to…
Probably the two biggest trends in the country currently are sustainability and wellbeing. Let’s take a look at how gardening is playing its part in these areas. Sustainability The Royal Horticultural Society has been very active in this area in…
Last month we continued a new feature about how things are changing in the way we garden. As March arrives, let’s take a look at what’s new in vegetable growing! Growing vegetables in our gardens has gone on for centuries,…
Last month we started a new feature about how things are changing in how we garden nowadays and what developments are appearing to make gardening easier and enrich our gardening experiences. This month let’s take a look at the flower…
As one year follows another, we gradually gain experience, find something that works and tend to stick with it. In practice however, gardening is constantly changing be it new varieties of plant or new growing techniques and so, for 2023,…
Send off your mower for servicing before putting away for the winter. Check winter protection on tender shrubs and herbaceous borders. Inspect the insulation on outdoor taps and replace if necessary. Protect clay pots which will remain outside with fleece…
Some thoughts to make your gardening easier and save money! Lift and store garden canes in a dry shed or garage to prolong their useful life. Remove fruit netting, dry off and store for the winter. Leaves – fallen leaves…
When the winter weather is wet and cold, think about your seed/plant requirements for next year. New breeding in begonias, marigolds, and petunias means plants do not set seed, meaning that they flower through to autumn frosts with no ‘dead…
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