What Jobs To Do In The Garden In April Spring is officially here, we’ve had the spring Equinox and British Summertime has begun. Nature is of course well ahead of any human intervention. She has been showing us Springtime for many a week. Trees are budding vivid green, daffodils are dancing cheerfully, birds are …
Plants For Spring Colour Welcome Spring with Open Arms Spring is on her way…at least she is here in the UK. I want to talk about some staple perennial plants and shrubs that will soon start to give glorious colour, fragrance and joy to your spring garden and with love and a little attention will …
There is something quite wonderful about seeing a hanging basket or half wall basket brimming over with beautifully colourful plants and flowers. They are perfect for adding interest, height and colour at eye level to patios, balconies, doorways and walls. March and April are the months in which to think about planting them up, giving …
What Should I do in the Garden in March? Jobs to do. March is a time for growth and new beginnings. Light evenings, more daylight hours and hopefully more sunshine all add up to start everything growing at full tilt. As Nature starts to grow more plants and flowers at this time of year, …
8 Of The Best Seed Propagators Review February and onwards into spring is the perfect time to start sowing seeds, for flowers and vegetables alike. If you have been following my Garden Calendar articles you will have an extensive list of what can be sown each month. Whether you love to grow your own …
How to Grow a Clematis Clematis are one of, if not the most popular choice of climbing plant, as they are easy to grow and maintain. They are reliable, hardy climbers offering colour, scent and seasonal interest. I am often ask me how to care for clematis plants. They are not high maintenance plants, …
The summer plant sale is now on… Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Trees, Shrubs and garden tools, sheds, greenhouses and much, much more. Check through the links here for some fabulous, floribundant garden bargains. It’s the time of year for bagging bargains galore in the world of gardening. It is also the time for planning what you …
I am a strong advocate for engaging children in their outdoor surroundings, environment and gardens. There are endless great gardening ideas for children that will help you as parents, teachers, grandparents and family to give children a sound introduction to the joys of gardening. Fun Gardening Ideas for Kids I sometimes think in these days …
Most of us will recognise all the Spring bulbs, daffodils, tête-à-tête, snowdrops, crocus, aconites, hyacinth… and so on. But what do we have when they are finished and borders or pots are full of spent flowers and leaves? There are so many beautiful plants we can incorporate into the borders and one of the essentials …
How do you grow roses? Roses are quintessentially English and to my mind a garden is not quite complete without them. The sheer diversity of roses, their colour, type, form and fragrance makes them an absolute essential addition to a garden. What could be more joyful than catching the perfume of roses on a summer …
