Some tips and hints to better understanding frost and the affect it has on your garden.Those of us who live in a cooler climate will know the feeling of dread when you hear that the forecast will be bringing freezing temperatures. I know waking up...
I can never really explain it but Winter for me is an energising and inspirational time in the garden. Probably the biggest factor is the coolers temperatures we experience here in the Hilltops region. I don’t mind layering up with thermals, woollen jumpers, polar fleeces or...
Potted bulb display in the garden at Great DixterBulbs need to be planted now so that their beautiful blooms will give your garden beds a spectacular display in spring.Bulbs planted now will generally flower in late winter, spring and early summer. If you spend a...
Most roses at this time of year have finished or are finishing off their summer season of blooms so now is the best time to do a prune so you can encourage more flowers in autumn. Roses normally need at least two designated prunes a year. The...
Ways to gather weekly garden tips HELLO AND WELCOME. I thought I would let you know about two of my regular weekly posts on my social media that should give you some more garden information, inspiration and hints. Every Monday I do a post that will focus...
Practical garden hints for designing your garden Continuing on from last week, I am focusing on helpful hints for ways of designing your garden. Last week I tried to work out what the “Needs” of the garden were. This week I am looking at the...
