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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

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

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

17/07/2022

5 things to do in the garden now……

It’s time to get your garden in shape. Here’s what to do now to plan, plant and maintain your garden so it looks good all summer long.The sun’s out and you want to spend every last waking moment outside. You take a wander to see what needs doing out there and suddenly the list you imagined in your head got a lot longer. Perhaps you plan to start your no dig gardening veg patch or are wondering how to make a small garden into a flower haven. The trick is... Read More

Lily Wooden Foot Stool 38cm (15in).

This footstool complements all of the seats in the Lily range. Sitting neatly in front of the single, double or rocking seat, it provides the perfect accessory for resting gardeners. Specifications Height: 38cm Width: 58cm Depth: 51cm Weight: 7.5kg Features Stylish design Made from high quality, pressure treated timber Suitable for any outdoor space Please Note: Product arrives flat packed and will need assembling.

30/06/2022

Gardening in July…..

Transplant your winter/spring flowering seedlings into modular seed trays, or growing on pots to keep them tidy and healthy. Dead-head bedding plants, shrubs (especially roses) and perennials to encourage further flowering. Use a spray of potassium bicarbonate on roses to control rust, black spot or mildew if you notice any symptoms. Sow Alyssum Saxatile ‘Golden Queen’, Campanula seeds, Coreopsis ‘Mardi Gras’, Delphinium ‘ magic fountains Mix and Pyrethrum seeds this month. Sow biennial foxglove seeds and Sweet William ‘Perfume Mix’ for planting out in autumn. Apply liquid feed to perennial plants now to encourage a... Read More

25/06/2022

Gardening Jobs To Do Now…..

5 Gardening Jobs to do now…. 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... Read More

22/06/2022

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 perennials... Read More