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Jobs to do during the year….

01/05/2023

Growing Vegetables.

What is the best soil for growing vegetables? Most vegetables will do very well if you fill the raised bed with two thirds potting compost and a third garden soil. If you can’t get hold of garden soil then John Innes will do just as well. This may sound a bit expensive but the soil will last for ever only needing the occasional top up. What is the best soil mix for raised vegetable beds UK? An ideal mix is three parts topsoil, one part sharp sand or horticultural grit and one... Read More

24/02/2023

Gardening jobs to do now and in the spring…..

Spring is on its way and you’ll soon be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden as it comes back to life. Make use of these quieter winter months to organise your thoughts and get a head start on the new gardening year. Have a general tidy up, removing leaves and other debris from flower beds and borders. You can cut back the old dead growth of deciduous grasses and herbaceous perennials now, although, if you’d like to be wildlife friendly, it’s best to... Read More

22/01/2023

Composting in your garden.

Compost is the single most important supplement you can give your garden. It’s a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus to your lawn or garden that fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make, and good for the environment. But composting also has other benefits. Composting Benefits Soil Conditioner With compost, you are creating rich humus for your lawn and garden. This adds nutrients to your plants and helps retain soil moisture. They don’t call it “black gold” for nothing. Recycles Kitchen and... Read More

05/01/2023

What jobs can you do in your garden in January…

It’s the middle of winter and for many, the month of January can be frustrating. It feels like winter will never end and when you look out at your garden, you see snow, ice or barren nothingness. Although it can be difficult to get out into the garden during this month, the fact is that if you can find the time and the weather cooperates, there are still things you can do with plants in January. Right now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead to spring. Depending on... Read More

23/12/2022

Winter Gardening Jobs……

Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. Winter can feel like a gloomy time in the garden. The flowers of high summer are a distant memory, the rain is here to stay and the change of the clock times has put paid to any hope of working in the evenings. However, there is still much to be done. From looking after your garden tools, to splitting plants and planting bulbs for the seasons ahead, getting outside in your garden in the winter... Read More

27/11/2022

Gardening Jobs to do now and over the winter months.

Winter is one of the best times to plan and prepare your garden for the year ahead. For more winter gardening ideas or inspiration visit www.garden-shopping.co.uk Other Jobs that can be put on the list…. Clean patios and decks. … Plant a new tree for the new year. … Order seeds and plug plants. … Take care of your tools. … Prune trees and shrubs. … Plan and replant herbaceous borders. … Trim lawn edges.

28/10/2022

Gardening Jobs to do NOW…..

From essential cleaning and pruning to taking cuttings and protecting pots, there’s lots to keep you busy in the weeks ahead. Clean and clear the greenhouse. … Look after your pots. … Start taking hardwood cuttings. … Keep an eye on houseplants. … Protect your fruit trees. … Plant forced bulbs. … Lift tender perennials in October. Water Butts are a great way of catching and harvesting the rain water and is a great way of being an environmentally friendly gardener. Cutting back perennials. Removing all annuals. Weeding. Mulching. Straw... Read More

05/10/2022

Gardening for Children.

Activities for a child in the garden Watering the garden. Digging. Picking flowers. Planting vegetables, fruits and flowers in the correct season. Feeding the worms and using the ‘worm tea’ from the worm farm as fertiliser. Picking vegetables and fruits when they are ready to eat. Make a fairy garden or dinosaur garden! Use an old flower pot, seed tray or any plastic tray or box. … Shooting water into buckets. Painting stones. Make mud pies. Take your soft toys outside. Make a time capsule and bury in the garden.... Read More

17/09/2022

10 easy gardening jobs to prepare for autumn.

1. Continue to feed and water pots “As well as an immediate benefit, feeding and watering pots around this time will mean you can enjoy extended flowering well into the autumn. “People tend to neglect their pots around this time of year or assume that, when it begins to rain more as we head toward autumn, their potted plants are automatically watered. However, the water tends to just run off. “A good soak, at least once a week, is better than a dribble every day.” 2. Tidy up perennials “Tidying up... Read More

21/08/2022

JOBS to do NOW in the GARDEN…..

Late summer or early Autumn is the perfect time for tilling the ground and adding organic matter, like compost or manure, to improve soil structure and nutrient levels, make sure you sow, grow, prune and feed your plants at exactly the right time to keep everything in peak condition. Water potato plants, especially container grown crops to keep plants healthy and yields high. Water all your container plants thoroughly at least once a day. Soak any pots that become bone dry, especially terracotta pots. Water will run off the surface of... Read More