Summertime and the living is easy, or so they say… keep cutting the lawn, don’t forget to feed it, and make sure it’s well watered as this can be one of the hottest months of the year. Prune Wisteria. Deadhead flowering plants. Water containers and new plants preferably with recycled water. Collect seeds from plants.…
Don’t overlook the delights of fresh herbs. Perfect for cooking, medicinal purposes and even pest control, herbs should be a staple in any home or garden. There’s plenty to choose from, so why not create your very own herb planter? Our top 5 herbs to grow Marjaram A highly fragrant plant that requires little care,…
If you want to add stunning colour and eye-catching foliage to your garden, try a herbaceous border! Full of attractive perennials that flower each year and attract bees and butterflies, and fairly low-maintenance to keep looking great all year round. Plus, herbaceous plants are quite quick growers, meaning that you might not have to wait…
This is often one of the hottest months of the year and a great time to sit out and enjoy your garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly dead-heading, and you’ll enjoy a longer display of blooms. Make sure you keep new plants well watered, using grey water (clean waste water) where possible, and hoe…
When the temperature climbs, our plants react – here’s our guide on keeping your plants happy and healthy during the hot Summer months… Sun Protection We find that a lot of people like to put their houseplants outside during the Summer because in most cases, they thrive outdoors – but if you want to keep…
Time to add even more colour to the garden with flowering pots and baskets galore. Enjoy the extra light and warmth and watch your garden grow, literally! Things to do this month Plant out summer bedding. Keep weeding and hoe borders. Pinch out side shoots on tomato plants. Mow laws at least once a week.…
