Best way to water containers in a heatwave
As the summer sun hits the UK, our container gardens can quickly turn from lush, vibrant displays into parched, struggling pots. When the mercury rises, the limited soil volume in containers dries out much faster than garden beds, leaving your…
Leave a saucer of water out for hedgehogs
When we think about helping hedgehogs in our gardens, most people immediately jump to food—meaty cat food or small dog biscuits. While nutrition is important, we often overlook the most basic necessity of all: fresh, clean water. By the time…
Continue putting out fat balls for birds
There is a common misconception that once the spring flowers have bloomed and the weather turns mild, our garden birds no longer need a helping hand. Many people pack away their feeders as soon as May ends, thinking the natural…
Remove dark green shoots from Euonymus fortunei
Variegated Euonymus fortunei is a wonderful, hardworking plant in the garden, providing year-round structure and bright splashes of colour. Whether you have ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’ or ‘Emerald Gaiety’, those variegated leaves are usually the whole reason you chose the plant…
Time to prune your weigela
When it comes to keeping your weigela healthy and vibrant, timing is everything. The ideal window for pruning is right after the shrub finishes its initial bloom, which typically falls between June and July. By waiting until the flowers fade,…
Plant purple loosestrife around ponds.
If you are looking to elevate your bog garden or add a striking vertical element to the margins of your pond, few plants offer the impact of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). This hardy, native wildflower is renowned for its architectural…
After the Chelsea chop
There I was, standing in some glorious sunshine in late May, staring down a Purple Loosestrife that had developed ideas above its station. It was lunging skyward like a teenager who’d discovered protein shakes, all lanky stems. If left to…
Continue to plant out bedding
As we move through the heart of the season, there is still a fantastic opportunity to continue planting summer bedding in your pots, containers, and garden borders. Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking the planting window closes entirely in…
Enchanting Night-Scented Stock
As the long days of June stretch into warm, golden evenings, your garden has the potential to become a sensory sanctuary. One of the most rewarding additions you can make this month is Night-Scented Stock (Matthiola longipetala). While it may…
Sowing and Growing Nasturtiums in June
June is a fantastic time to get nasturtiums into your garden. If you missed the early spring rush, do not worry; these cheerful, peppery-scented flowers are rapid growers that thrive in the warmth of early summer. Whether you are aiming…