Lightly trim box hedge for winter
I would have usually lightly trimmed my box hedge in September to keep it crisp for the coming winter months. Unfortunately, last year’s invasive ‘box tree moth’ caterpillar attack took its toll. When I spotted the invasive and deceivingly attractive…
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What is easy-care gardening?
Unlock the secret to a thriving garden with minimal fuss! The Easy-care Garden offers the perfect solution for busy individuals, gardening beginners, and those without a natural green thumb. Even seasoned gardens will find many of the techniques useful. From hardy and…
The summer garden
Even though the summer of 2024 seems to rain every day, looking out the window at my easy-care garden, I can’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. The warm, damp weather has made the garden lusher. The bright pinky-purple…
The spring garden
With the arrival of spring, the garden begins to come to life again. With the warmer weather and longer days, sleeping perennials start waking from their hibernation. After six months of hiding, autumn-planted bulbs raise their heads and burst into…
The story behind the book
Scott J Millin, author of The Easy-care Garden loves being outdoors in the garden. He is passionate about what he does and likes to use his own life experiences to help inspire others, which clearly comes through in his book. Some of his earliest childhood memories are of being outside, helping his father and grandfather on the allotment and in the garden…..
