Did you know that autumn is a great time for planting and transplanting? The soil is still warm and moist. In terms of gardening, you can consider autumn as the second spring. And by planting (or ‘potting’) spring bulbs now, you’ll have some early anticipation and a colourful start to the new gardening season! There […]
Parties, barbeques, football games – our lawns have a lot to cope with in summer! It’s not surprising that they can start to look a bit tired as autumn arrives. Fortunately, autumn is the ideal time for lawn maintenance, and with a bit of care and attention now, your lawn will look as good as […]
This is how to compost waste into valuable nutrients for your plants; the guide will help you to lessen waste and replenish your soil at the same time. Composting is a sustainable way to recycle your waste, which ultimately will help to reduce landfill waste and improve your plants’ growth. Which materials can be composted […]
A garden filled with birds is a joy to be in. Birds add colour, music and life to our gardens, and they also do a fantastic job of keeping garden pests like caterpillars and aphids under control. Some birds will even eat slugs and snails! Our gardens can also be a valuable resource for birds, […]
Autumn might be on its way, but there’s no need to stop growing vegetables! With the soil still warm and several weeks to go before the weather turns really cold, seeds sown now will grow quickly, giving you harvests through autumn and even into winter if grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Dig in some […]
With their big flowerheads and bold foliage, hydrangeas are a superb choice for shady borders, adding structure and beautiful late summer colour. With the right pruning, hydrangeas will flower reliably year after year. Find out how to prune your hydrangeas with our simple guide. Identifying your hydrangea Hydrangeas come in a wide range, and each […]
Every gardener knows how infuriating it can be to see your newly planted seedlings devoured by slugs or your broad bean crop smothered in aphids. But luckily, there are ways to tackle garden pests without automatically reaching for the pesticide spray. We’ve put together our top tips on how to keep garden pests under control […]
Mulching your soil annually is one of the best things you can do for your garden, improving soil structure and nutrient levels and giving you stronger, healthier plants. Follow our simple guide to mulching and get your soil in shape this autumn! What is mulching? Mulching soil involves covering it with a layer of material, […]
It’s time to prepare your garden for autumn so you can be sure that your outdoor space is ready for the colder months ahead. It might seem too soon, especially if the weather is still warm and you have plenty of summer flowers still blooming, but autumn is a busy time of year for gardeners, so […]
There are so many benefits of companion planting, and how to do it in your garden is really easy with just a few tips. Below you will find our top five tips to start gardening with companion plants, including what companion planting actually means, how to use this technique for the benefit of your garden […]
