Winter frost and snow is upon us 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...
Nights are darker, Winter beckons 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....
Autumn chill arrives 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,...
Its getting cooler and blowy 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...
Its late summer and pleasantly hot 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...
Summer warmth gives way to heat 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...
