Getting your tulips planted in the ground
November has rolled around, and for me, that means one thing: it’s tulip-planting time! Honestly, this is the most important and enjoyable gardening task of the entire month. While the optimal window for planting these beautiful bulbs stretches from now…
Raise those pots
November is the month when we really need to look after our winter container displays—especially those beautiful pots filled with cyclamen, pansies, and little evergreens. If your plant pots are sitting flat on the patio or decking, you’re setting them…
Time to plant trees!
November might seem like a cold, damp month to be working outdoors, but for keen UK gardeners, it’s one of the best times of year to plant new trees. While the leaves have fallen and the plant looks dormant above…
Bringing tender plants under cover in November
As November gets colder, gardeners with tender plants such as bananas, citrus, cannas, or geraniums must take action. These plants come from warmer regions and can’t handle a winter frost. If you leave them outside when the cold arrives, they…
What to do in November
November in the garden is all about winter-proofing and spring planning. Before the hardest frosts hit, prioritise applying a generous layer of mulch to insulate vulnerable perennial and shrub roots. This is also your ideal opportunity to plant tulips for…
Mulch bare soil and around plants with chip bark
Mulching is one of the most beneficial practices you can adopt for your garden, and using chip bark as your mulch material offers a fantastic array of advantages. This simple act of spreading a protective layer over the soil can…
Dividing perennials in October
One of the best-kept secrets to an easy, beautiful garden next spring is getting your hands dirty now, specifically by dividing your perennial plants. This isn’t just garden maintenance; it’s a brilliant strategy that pays off with healthier plants and…
October is the month to prune climbing roses
This time of year is ideal for giving your climbing roses a good prune, setting them up for a fantastic display next season. Unlike rambling roses, which bloom on wood grown the previous summer, climbing roses flower on shoots that…
October is the perfect time to scarify your lawn
October is the best time to scarify your lawn. This important lawn maintenance removes the thick layer of thatch and moss that can smother your grass. While you can scarify in spring, waiting until autumn lets you do a more…
Raise your containers
As winter gets closer and the days grow shorter, most gardeners think about how to protect their delicate plants. But it’s just as important to look after your container plants. If you leave pots sitting directly on patios or the…