February is a productive time in the garden. As spring approaches spring bulbs are emerging from underground. Temperatures and light are on our side. Start to plan and put into action jobs around the garden. Protect tender Apricot,Peach,Nectarine, blooms from frost cover with fleece. Prune back winter flowering jasmine shrubs. Prepare seed beds for vegetable…
At the garden centre we have a good selection of winter colour. Buy your CHRISTMAS TREE we have a vast selection of potted, containerised and freshly cut trees all available now. (We can advise you on the tree for you) Visit our Christmas Shop for decorations and lights. Large selection of gifts for the gardener….
Our Christmas Area is now open. Come and browse and be enchanted by our fairy tale theme this year. Also now in early potted Christmas trees ready to go.( see Facebook for many new products available in store.) As we reach Winter the Autumn is fading away the nights are getting darker and there are…
As the Autumn starts to descend upon us, start to winter proof your garden. Cover tender plants with fleece (offers available at the garden centre). Plant Tulips, Alliums, Daffodils, and Crocus. Plant Hippeastrum (Amaryllis). Available from October November for Christmas flowering. Also don’t forget prepared Hyacinths for winter colour indoors. Move tender plants into the…
Continue to plant Climbers for late summer colour. Deadhead Roses before the blooms fade. Continue spraying for insects (Aphids) and spray roses for Mildew Rust and Blackspot. Continue to pick Cucumbers,Tomatoes and Peppers. Take cuttings of Escallonia and cistus and any other evergreen shrubs. Sow Parsley under glass for winter use. Plant Autumn Heathers for…
Plant out Tomatoes, Courgettes, Pumpkins and Marrows outside. Plant Herbs for BBQ cooking this summer. Mow lawns at least once a week. Stake tall plants to support them. Prune spring flowering shrubs. Harvest first early Potatoes. Why not also buy a garden Mint to add to your Summer Potato dishes. Pinch out side-shoots on Tomatoes…
The month of May is the perfect time to introduce Summer colour into your garden. It is now that you should start to plant up your hanging baskets, troughs and containers with bedding plants that will grow and trail with regular feeding and watering. Tie in existing climbing plants as they grow and invest in…
Hoe annual weeds that have risen and appeared in vegetable patches or perennial beds Divide perennials and move into flowering positions Trim lawn edges with a half-moon edging tool, this will keep the edges of lawns defined and tidy Trim Lavender to keep it compact and bushy, using a good pair of sharp secateurs will…
From now onwards you can start to cut the lawn on dry days, repair the edges with lawn soil and re-seed patches. Top dress containers with multipurpose compost ready for planting new season plants. Protect young shoots from slugs and snails. Plant Onion sets, Garlic, Shallots and Seed Potatoes. Clear away any dead leaves around…
Lift and divide Snowdrops in the green and plant into flowering positions for next year Prune winter flowering Jasmine after it has flowered Plant Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender and Parsley for fragrance in the garden Sow hardy annuals in the greenhouse now using modular trays Sow Sweet Peas in root trainers now Plant fruit trees and…
