Garden shears maintenance
As February’s frost lingers, the garden remains in a state of quiet anticipation. While the ground may be too stubborn for planting, the garden shed offers a sanctuary for the most essential of winter rituals: cleaning and sharpening your garden…
Prune Hybrid and floribunda roses
Pruning hybrid tea and floribunda roses is the secret to keeping a nice shape and plenty of flowers. While the task can seem intimidating, it is essentially an exercise in “out with the old, in with the new.” The primary…
Treat birds to a suet log
As February unfolds, bringing with it some of the coldest and most challenging days of winter, our garden birds are in desperate need of high-energy sustenance. Natural food sources are scarcer now than at any other time of year, making…
Keep your pansies displays looking good
As the garden navigates the final stretch of winter in February, the presence of pansies and violas is a lifeline for early-emerging pollinators such as bees. While much of the landscape remains a palette of browns and greys, these resilient…
What to do in February
February is a month of quiet transition and final preparations in an easy-care garden. As the first snowdrops and crocuses begin to peek through, focus on finishing the structural pruning of deciduous shrubs and roses.. To save work later, apply…
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Recycle your Christmas tree and help wildlife
When the holidays are over, many gardeners ask what to do with their real chopped Christmas trees. While there are schemes to collect them or places to take them for recycling, you can choose a more sustainable option right at…
The pepper lottery
January might not seem like the conventional time to think about peppers, but for those with an adventurous spirit and a desire for a fun gardening experiment, now is a fantastic time to delve into the world of seed saving….