Time to plant hellebores to brighten those dull winter days
October is a great time to plant hellebores. These plants have delicate flowers and evergreen leaves, making them a lovely choice for garden borders. They add colour and life when most other plants are dormant. Planting hellebores now gives them…
Provide drinking water for wildlife
Providing fresh water in your garden is one of the simplest and most important tasks you can do as autumn arrives. While summer’s heat may fade, dry spells are still possible, and natural water sources, such as puddles, often become…
What to do in October
October in the easy-care garden is all about a final tidy-up and getting ahead for next year, but without the hard labour. Instead of a full-scale clear out, focus on what’s essential. Raking leaves off the lawn is a key…
The secret to a rejuvenated autumn lawn
Summer is over, but now is the best time to give your lawn some care. Even healthy-looking grass benefits from autumn effort, resulting in a vibrant spring lawn. The key? Aeration. Aerating your lawn means making small holes in the…
Harvesting your apple crop
As summer ends, apple trees are full of fruit ready to pick. If you have your own tree, learning the right time and way to harvest will help you enjoy the best apples. You should inspect your apples at least…
Mowing after a searing summer
Summer’s heat and drought can leave lawns scorched and stressed. As temperatures drop and autumn nears, it’s tempting to immediately revive your green space. However, the first mow after summer demands extra care. Recovery depends on mowing wisely, not just…
Keep harvesting runner beans
Harvesting runner beans in September marks the peak of the growing season for this popular and productive vegetable. By this time, the plants are often at their most prolific, producing a steady supply of long, tender pods that are perfect…
Nurturing Nature: Giving tree saplings a new home
Potting up tree saplings you find in your garden is a great way to grow new plants or share young trees with friends and neighbors. The steps are simple, but taking your time helps the saplings grow strong and healthy….
Plant hardy cyclamen in containers
When autumn arrives and the days get shorter, gardens can start to look a bit dull. If you want to keep some colour outdoors, cyclamen are a great choice. Hardy types such as Cyclamen coum can brighten up your containers…
Plant ornamental cabbage for late seasonal interest
As the vibrant colours of summer gardens begin to fade, many gardeners in the UK might feel a touch of melancholy. However, the arrival of ornamental cabbage (often referred to as flowering cabbage or kale) offers a fantastic opportunity to…