Hopefully you have had a chance to spend some time in the garden in the past month. It has definitely been the perfect weather to be out working in the garden.I will be planting my spring bulbs soon as mentioned in the last newsletter here...
PLANT DOCTOR - Elm Leaf BeetleHas anyone noticed the leaves of their Elms trees look quite brown and mottled?The Golden Elms will suffer from an Elm Leaf Beetle attack. All species of Elm can be affected however Chinese Elms are less likely.IdentificationThe elm leaf beetles...
GARDEN TASKS FOR EARLY AUTUMN It is a busy time in the garden at the moment. I love the crisp mornings they seem to give me energy and encouragement to get working in the garden. Time spent now in the garden will be well spent...
I’m very excited to announce that I will be holding a garden workshop at “Glencara” – home to the Rustic Maze next month. It will be a focus on Autumn tasks in the garden. We will discuss what garden tasks you can complete in your...
It is very time consuming mowing and weeding at this time of year unfortunately there aren’t any quick ways around escaping these garden tasks.Check your irrigation systems, adjust for the season. Make sure you double check any lawn pop ups to make sure the grass...
My first task for you this month is to make the time to enjoy your garden. Now that daylight saving has started, take the time to have a walk around the garden in the evening with a refreshing beverage to enjoy the garden or select...
Spring has arrived! I always have a little hesitation about the arrival of Spring. Yes, I love the warmer temperatures and the beautiful blossoms but along with those positive elements comes the knowing that there will be an outburst of growth on every front including...
With summer only a few months away and the possibility we are heading into another drought, having a working irrigation system in your garden might be just what you and your garden will need. The most water efficient method of watering garden beds is to...
With the weather hopefully beginning to warm up I’m sure the opportunity to use your outdoor spaces for entertaining will increase too. In the past few years, with the gardens we care for, we have been involved with preparing the gardens for large celebrations such...
Ever since I was a child I have loved growing winter annuals, particularly pansies and violas. My parents always had a lovely display of winter and spring/summer flowers dedicating whole garden beds and large pots to them. Dad is a very authentic, traditional gardener who...
