Garden Jobs In January
With Christmas now behind us it’s nice to get back into the garden and catch up with any jobs that might need doing. It’s the perfect month to install a water butt ready for next year and to make sure your greenhouse is well insulated. Also it’s time to remember our feathered friends with a ready supply of food and water to help them through the colder months.
Plan and Design an Edible Garden
Perhaps you dream of shelling and eating fresh peas? Or maybe you’d like to pick fresh blueberries from a plant in a pot on your terrace? Whether you have a tiny urban balcony or a larger suburban plot, with a little careful planning you can grow your own crops to harvest and eat throughout the year.
Plan and Design A Family Garden
A family garden is a space that needs to work hard to meet the wishes of every member of the family – a fine balance between the seemingly conflicting needs of imagination and play for children, privacy for teenagers and relaxation, entertainment and aesthetics for adults. Here are some ideas…
Autumn Gardens
We love the transformation that autumn brings to our garden, and we want to show you how to reap the benefits of this bountiful season. By tidying up after this year’s activity, you can prepare yourself for next year and save money on seeds and mulch. Meanwhile our approach to harvesting ensures that this year’s carefully cultivated crops will see you through the winter and beyond, while you plant next year’s fruit and veg. Finally by getting a head start on next year’s planting you can enjoy beautiful colour throughout the winter and beyond. These easy-to-follow guides and relaxed approach to gardening will help you enjoy an awe-inspiring autumn.
Garden Jobs In November
Start thinking about sheltering your tender plants, looking after birds and pruning any inappropriate growth. It’s the perfect time for preparing all of your fruiting trees and shrubs so you get a great crop next year.
Garden Jobs In December
With the fun and chaos of Christmas fast approaching it can be lovely to get outside in the garden for some peace and fresh air. December is the perfect month to make sure your plants, garden structures and tools are protected from the cold, but it’s also a great time for planting out bare root plants, deciduous trees and spring bedding ready for next year.