Autumn leaves on the lawn
It’s best to clear autumn leaves from the lawn regularly through the autumn and early winter period as if left they become damp and wet and can cause course fungal diseases in the grass....
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Getting your compost heap ready for winter 2017
Now is a great time we getting your compost heap ready for the onset of winter. If you have an existing compost heap that has been started in the summer now is a good...
Mushrooms in your lawn
Mushrooms in lawns are quite natural they are the fruiting bodies from mycelium that forms beneficial symbiotic relationship with the grass plants in the lawn helping them to uptake water and nutrients. The mycelium...
Winter care of hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are not overly keen on being pruned back hard as they tend not to recover quickly from aggressive pruning. Ideally you need to leave any pruning until early spring just as the buds...
Winter gardening – looking after your tender plants
As winter starts the drawing in and you turn the heat on in your house there’s a couple of jobs you need to carry out in the garden to make sure your more tender...
Over Wintering Geraniums In A Cold Green House.
Gardening Advice Question Overwinter geraniums in a cold greenhouse in the UK GardenAdvice Answer Overwintering geraniums in a cold greenhouse can be a straightforward process if you adhere to these guidelines: To begin,...
Moving A Tree Peony
How to move a tree peony Tree peonies – they hate being moved and are known to sulk if they are. However, if you are desperate to move a tree peony they need...
How to Move a Monkey Puzzle Tree
Moving a monkey puzzle tree can be a difficult task due to its large size and deep root system. It is best to move the tree during its dormant season, typically in late autumn...
Moving A Privet Hedge
Moving a privet hedge can be done, but it is a challenging task. The hedge should be moved in the dormant season, ideally in late autumn or early spring, when the plant is not...
When is the best time to prune holly?
The best time to prune holly is in late winter or early spring before the birds start to build nests, when the plant is still dormant. Pruning at this time will help to...
