The average date of the first lawn cut in the UK is 23rd March 2024, although this is generally dependent on the weather and local conditions. Last year, the 20th March was revealed as the best date to cut garden lawns. This day is officially known as 'First Cut Sunday'— a term...
20th Feb 2024
After a cold and icy winter, spring is finally on the horizon – but is your greenhouse ready? Have you ventured out to look since you tucked up your plants inside last autumn? Whether you have or not, it’s worth making sure you know how to get your greenhouse ready for spring. And...
2nd Feb 2024
Roses are marvellously tolerant and robust, there are only a few things you might consider before planting: Some roses are bred to be tolerant of shade, others require more sun, but overall, most roses need four hours of sunshine a day. (Depending on the position of your garden the...
29th Jan 2024
Late Winter Pruning It is hard to define exactly when to prune, depending on the severity of the winter, but it should be done at a point when the rose is showing the first signs of growth, normally in January or February; David Austin suggests you should have finished pruning by March....
29th Jan 2024
Your garden is the place where you can relax, enjoy your coffee and escape the city's noise. Spending some time on your own outdoors helps reduce the stress you get at work and clear your mind. Here are a few easy tips to follow for a lush, green and healthy garden: 1. Water and Mow...
28th Jan 2024
Many families take their major vacations during the peak of summer, which is exactly the point when most landscape plants are growing most actively and are most susceptible to drought injury. Unless you have an automatic watering system that covers your entire lawn and garden, you may well...
4th Jan 2024
If you’re like me, you spent most of 2022 and some of 2023 at home lovingly tending to the many, many plants you collected. Most thrived under your care—though you had a few casualties, too. Your plants—which may have been merely a hobby at one point—have...
4th Jan 2024
There are many different types of plants that can bring colour and texture to your garden during the winter months. Here are just some of our gardeners' favourites. Snowdrops Perhaps the best known of the winter flowers, snowdrops are thought to have been introduced to British gardens in...
26th Nov 2022
Gardens and growing spaces are still places of creativity, nature and new growth during the winter months. There are plenty of jobs to get stuck into, including looking after wildlife, harvesting vegetables, pruning rose bushes or planning ahead for warmer days. Find out how to choose flowering...
26th Nov 2022
Composting is a process by which organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, decomposes into soil. It’s a great way to recycle scraps from your yard and kitchen while also enriching the soil in your garden, improving water retention, and protecting against erosion. Although it may...
31st Oct 2021
1. Scrub off shade paint As the nights draw in, make the most of the available light by scrubbing shade paint from your greenhouse windows. This lets more of the sun’s rays through the glass, helping winter temperatures to climb that little bit higher, saving you...
2nd Oct 2021
Good preparation is critical for your garden to survive the wilting effects of the British summer. Summer means different things to different gardeners. While many southern and central regions bake dry, for instance, the steamy Top End is rejuvenated by drenching storms. But for all of us,...
4th Aug 2021
Once you have a good specimen, providing them with the proper care will increase their chances of survival and reblooming. Adequate lighting is vital for the survival of an orchid. "Phalaenopsis orchids can survive in a low-light space," says Palomares. However, the more bright, indirect...
4th Aug 2021
The Complete Guide To Planting Houseplants In Pots & Planters Creating a thriving green interior or container display does not have to be a hit and miss affair. Following a few simple planting techniques will ensure your indoor and outdoor plants have the right environment from the outset to...
29th Apr 2021
When to plant out bedding plants Bedding plants are often on sale early in the year from March onwards, and the temptation is to plant them out. Because bedding plants are tender, (which means they are not frost hardy,) do not plant out until the risk of frost has passed. Just because they...
8th Mar 2021
Contrary to popular belief, February and March are excellent times to start planting roses. Many landscapers will wait until April and May to begin planting roses because this is when the plants are already in bloom, and many nurseries will get their stock of roses in around January and...
2nd Mar 2021
General Advice Potatoes always do best in full sun. They are aggressively rooting plants, and we find that they will produce the best crop when planted in a light, loose, well-drained soil. Potatoes prefer a slightly acid soil with a PH of 5.0 to 7.0. Fortunately potatoes are very adaptable...
2nd Mar 2021
Ever wanted to get more from your plants without having to buy more? With our guide to what propagation is, and how to do it, the possibilities are endless! There are different forms of propagation depending on the type of plant you are working with, therefore the methods, time...
2nd Mar 2021
1. Prepare your basket Place your basket in a terracotta pot or on a bucket to stabilise it while you work. Snip a few holes in the liner, which can be plastic, moss, coir or jute, to let water drain out. This also allows you to plant trailing plants around the sides through the liner. 2....
2nd Mar 2021