What Sort To Choose EARLIES are planted closer together so are better in a small place and are less likely to suffer from blight because you lift them earlier in the year. 1st EARLIES don’t store well but give you great “new potatoes” fresh from the garden. They take 10 – 13 weeks from planting […]
Some great January top tips for all you garden lovers! 1. Prune trees and shrubs as required, using sharp secateurs,loppers, and a pruning saw, and disinfecting tools after use. 2. Protect tender plants with horticultural fleece, and preventplanted pots from freezing solid by wrapping them in bubblewrap. 3. A good time to plant roses, trees […]
IN THE GREENHOUSE Time for a thorough clean with Jeyes Fluid to kill overwintering pests and diseases. Remove shading materials and insulate with bubble polythene. Use a paraffin or electric heater to keep frost-free. IN THE GARDEN Plant Spring bulbs for colour next year. Plant trees, shrubs, conifers, heathers, roses and perennials while the soil […]
Monthly Gardening Tips For October In the greenhouse, remove shading material and insulate with bubble polythene. Plant Spring Bulbs for colour next year. Plant trees, shrubs, conifers, heathers, roses and perennials while the soil is moist and warm. Add interest to your garden with easy-to-install low voltage or solar lighting. Clear away spent annual […]
Cacti come in all shapes and sizes, textures and flower colours. There are two main groups of cacti – the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often without spines and most are epiphytes). Choose the right cactus for the right spot and you’ll have a trouble-free , interesting houseplant […]
July’s Top Tips Keep a keen eye out on your plants for pests, remember early treatment is best. If you are having a problem with pests, bring in a small leaf sample etc into the garden centre and we will try and help diagnose the problem. Cut back hardy Geraniums and Delphiniums after the first […]
It’s easy to make your garden more wildlife-friendly. Encouraging pollinating insects like bees and butterflies will increase your crops of fruit, and of vegetables like runner beans. Birds will eat your insect pests, and enable you to reduce the amount of pesticide you have to use in the garden. And you’ll be doing your bit […]
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February Top Tips Start sowing / planting sweet peas outdoors – they are very hardy and perform better under cold conditions. Brighten up spring pots, tubs and window boxes with Snowdrops, Dwarf Daffodils and Primroses which are in flower now. Start chitting seed potatoes for early crops. Plant lily bulbs, but protect new shoots from late frosts. […]
Check out our November Top Tips for your garden It is still a good time to plant roses, trees, shrubs, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Don’t forget bonemeal – ideal food for most new plantings. Protect tender plants with horticultural fleece, and prevent planted pots from freezing solid by wrapping them in […]
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