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More Trees Please!
Why are trees so important? Trees are essential for people, the environment and wildlife! Not only aesthetically pleasing to look at, trees provide a variety of benefits we often overlook. Trees are beautiful! Trees add to local biodiversity and provide food and nesting resources for many different wildlife species. Birds, bees, bats, squirrels and numerous […]
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How to use Roses in the Garden
Roses are a classic and timeless addition to any garden, bringing beauty, fragrance, and elegance to your outdoor space. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to use roses in your garden and make the most of their stunning presence. Selecting the Right Rose Varieties: Determine your purpose: […]
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5 Tips to Create a Summer Hanging Basket
How to prepare a hanging basket in five easy tips: 1. Selecting the Right Basket and Location Choose a hanging basket that suits your requirements and complements the surrounding area. Look for a sturdy, lightweight container with drainage holes. Consider the size and depth of the basket based on the plants you plan to grow. […]
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No Mow May!
Leave the lawn mower in the shed this May, give yourself a break and give pollinators a helping hand. First launched in 2019 by the botanical charity Plantlife, No Mow May is a campaign that encourages gardeners to not mow their lawn during the month of May, in order to let wild flowers […]
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Wildflower Power
In the UK we have lost 97 per cent of our meadows since the Second World War, so planting garden meadows – a combination of wildflowers and wild grasses – can help to make up for these lost habitats and provide food and shelter for a huge range of species. Adding native wildflowers into a […]
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Get Ready for Spring
March isn’t exactly renowned for its warm and balmy days. However, with daylight hours lengthening and the sun just beginning to warm things up in the garden, it is the perfect time to give your garden some much needed love and attention. Here’s our garden tips for spring. 1. Clearing Cleaning and tidying up is […]
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Winter Fruit Tree Care
February is the ideal time to give your fruit trees a good once over and some special pampering to prepare them for the growing season to come. While trees are dormant, check your trees over for any signs of damage or disease and prepare them spring. February is the ideal time to treat […]
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Spring Bulbs
Growing Spring Flowering Bulbs The sight of the first snowdrops peeking through the soil always fills me with anticipation for a new gardening year. Along with early crocuses and Tete a Tete narcissi they bring a spring to my step as colour returns to the garden. snowdrops Spring flowering bulbs are usually available to […]
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Winter Interest in the Garden
Short of winter interest in your garden? Is your garden looking dull and colourless at this time of year? Once bare of leaves, interesting and attractive tree trunks come into their own. Plant such a tree as the centrepiece of a winter garden or as an out-of-season highlight in the main border. Add some […]