by Hollie Harper | May 16, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Whether you have acres of land or a small urban plot, now is the time to add some colour to your garden with summer bedding plants. There can be few plants that give as much pleasure for such a small cost as summer bedding plants and, with such a low skill...
by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Probably the biggest headache in the garden, moss thrives in the vast majority of untreated lawns. Wet Autumns and cold Winters are exacerbating the problem. Most gardeners will have trouble at some stage with moss on lawns. This is unsightly and is often a result of...
by Hollie Harper | May 1, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
A well maintained pond is a healthy one that will be the focal point in any garden. The key is to keep the water clear and ensure that plants do not take over. A pond with an established balance between plant and animal life requires less attention than one...
by Hollie Harper | May 28, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Now the Winter months have passed it’s a good idea to start preparing your flower beds for the Summer months ahead. The first thing you should tackle are those weeds! Start by clearing the ground and removing the weeds by forking over the area and then pulling them...
by Hollie Harper | Apr 13, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
The spring season is an important time for getting your lawn into top shape for the following months. What you do now in the spring by way of lawn care, will determine how well your lawn will cope with the wear and tear of day to day use, and also its ability...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 11, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Weed and dig over your borders incorporating as much organic matter as you can. The bitter winds of March will really help to dry out the soil. Mulch bare soil once you have done the work and remove moss and weeds from paths, terraces and driveways. They may be boring...
by David Griffiths | Mar 3, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Officially it’s the start of Spring, so during March you should be sowing seeds. With veg, as long as the ground isn’t too wet and soggy, early sowings can be made by warming up the soil prior to sowing using cloches or envirofleece which will help to...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 1, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Daffodils are a quintessential spring flower, a sign that longer days and warmer weather are on their way! There are a huge variety of daffodils, from miniature to the traditional large varieties. Miniature daffodils are ideal for rockeries, border edging, window...
by Hollie Harper | Feb 22, 2013 | Gardening Tips
Don’t forget to keep topping up your bird feed, you’ll want them to stick around to help you with insect control when the weather warms again.
by Hollie Harper | Feb 11, 2013 | Gardening Tips
During this cold weather it’s a good idea to move your plants in containers into a greenhouse, shed or garage or move them close to a south-facing house wall. Also make sure the pots are kept off the ground by standing them on pot feet to aid drainage, prevent...
