Back in January, we started a new feature! ‘What’s New in Gardening’, has been all about informing gardeners of just how gardening has changed over the last few years, as new plants and growing techniques become available to home gardeners. Let us review what we have learnt during 2023 and how new developments can make…
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 busy planting up our summer flowers, or hardening off plants prior to planting. We wouldn’t…
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 enrich our gardening experiences. This month, let’s take a look at the vegetable patch! We…
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 demonstrating how our choice of plants can reduce the amount of energy used in plant…
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, initially to produce our own food, but as time has gone by, other elements have…
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 garden. We are all aware now of global warming and the need for sustainability, hence…
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 or bubble wrap to prevent frost damage. Reduce watering houseplants through winter. Christmas Wreaths –…
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 heading’ necessary. A great advantage! As the leaves fall in autumn, its good policy to…
