Jobs to do in the garden in September part 1 – planting and pruning At this time of year, you’ll be seeing a few changes happening in the garden, as well as the mornings becoming dewier and crisper and the days beginning to get shorter, and there will be plenty of jobs to get done…
Not sure what to plant this month? This month, June, if you’re in the mood for some planting and aren’t sure what you should be doing now, then here’s what we suggest: Plant out dahlias, penstemons, salvias, echinacea, lupins and any other lovely summer flowering cottage garden plants If you haven’t done so, plant out…
Guide to buying tomato plants The trusty tomato is one of the nation’s favourite crops thanks to its versatility, bright colour and its sweet and tangy taste. Growing tomatoes in the garden is very satisfying for many gardeners and while the keen ones will have planted seeds earlier in the year and will already be…
Eat well all summer…and longer Here are our top five must-have veggies/fruit for the summer and onwards. These provide the heart to any veg patch, no matter how small, and are versatile additions to your culinary supplies. Courgettes Sow your own. There’s still time to do sowing in June and if you managed to do…
How to have stunning summer baskets and pots Once you’ve purchased or planted up your baskets and patio pots follow our simple hints and tips to keep them looking good all summer long. Watering is key. Unless it pours down for days on end, keep your baskets and tubs well watered at all times, ideally…
In praise of Constance Spry If our CEO Peter had to pick just one rose as his very favourite this summer, then it would have to be ‘Constance Spry’ he says. It’s loved by celebrity gardeners and florists for its exquisite myrrh scented flowers and the way it covers an arch, arbour or trellis. The…
Jobs for June Following mixed spring weather, the season is a couple of weeks behind. But with warmer weather anticipated, it is still possible to get back on track and the recent rain has certainly helped replenish some of the water reserves and our garden water butts. The weeds have taken full advantage of the…
Not sure what to prune this month? Grab your secateurs there’s some gentle snipping and pruning to be done, and some, possibly more demanding, trimming on the cards to this month. A great stress relieving activity, good exercise and highly rewarding. Trim box, privet, lonicera and leylandii hedges Dead head delphiniums and lupins once they…
Plants to stimulate the senses We’re talking about stimulating the senses once again today, but this time we’re concentrating on incorporating plants that are great for sight, sound and taste. If you missed our previous blog on this, please click here. Plants for sight The sight of a colourful garden is something to behold and…
Sense and sensibility Spending time in the garden has proven physical health benefits and can help reduce stress too. Gardens can be visually stimulating thanks to all the different colours but there are lots of plants you can introduce to help your garden reach all of the five senses. Sensory gardens have a great therapeutic…