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Digging and pruning trees is a must this month, weather permitting. Everything that is going in the greenhouse, should be in and make sure the heater is switched on. Its planning time again. So what went well, what lessons learned did you realise and what exciting...

The trees are going to sleep, they're dropping their leaves, as summers profit is stored. Time to move plants into the safety of your green house, or a sheltered spot. May be clean your driveway or pathway of any summers growth. Harvest any buds, clean pots, clean...

Many trees and shrubs are changing colour, the spectacle is beautiful. Last chance now to mow the lawns, cutting back perennials, moving tender plants to the position they will will thrive in next year. Clearing out your green house is a must, whilst you still have...

If you've got veg', its time to reap your harvest. And thinking ahead, its time start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year.I like to pay particular attention to the lawns at this time, to prepare them for the long winter months. Making the most of the time...

Your garden is now at its prettiest. Holiday time pervades, so automatic water feeds may be necessary (or friends ro family). Take time to prune the summer-flowering shrubs once flowers are spent and Wisteria. For me its the best month in the garden, a chance for...

Its getting hotter now, even in the North. So you want to keep plants looking healthy, by dead-heading spent blooms: that way you get a longer display of colour. Watering is crucial (ideally with saved rain water). Weeds may still persist, but continue the hoeing and...

The extra light means the garden is in over drive. Tree's, plants and shrubs compete for space and the wild life regenerates. Weeds come out of hiding during June, so keep vigilant. We use wildlife friendly products to keep weeds at bay without impacting our...

Your bulbs have had their rush of colour and herbaceous borders race for the light. You can now start sowing and planting in earnest. Time to break out the lawn mower, making sure blades are sharp and you begin your feeding and cutting cycle. Driveways and path ways...

Trees start to bloom as light warms the earth and daffodils burst through the woken grasses. Yep, its lawn time, the question is, how green and lush do you want to make it?Your indoor seed should be well into growth and its time to really clean up those borders and...

Its warm enough now to clean up your greenhouse, preparing seed beds, sowing seed and cutting back the last of the winter shrubs. Your borders could do with a 'short back and sides' as well. Time to get connected with the earth again and banish those winter blues....

Spring is racing in, with bulbs appearing and wildlife waking up. Temperatures are on the increase, so its a great time to prune shrubs, hedges and climbers. Time to consolidate you plan for your garden and get ordering your plants. Servicing your garden equipment is...

Its the middle of the winter, so you have to pick and choose you're get out doors days. That said, the days are getting longer, so its a great time to plan to 'make your garden, your home'. Check fences (and plug those rattles); harvest any buds for seeds; cut back...