Your gardening calendar for 1 November–30 November 2026. Your gardening tasks Clear fallen leaves and start leaf mould Collect fallen leaves from lawns, paths and hard surfaces so grass is not smothered and paths...
Harnessing Biological Warfare: How Nematodes Protect Your Garden For many gardeners, the sight of decimated hostas or skeletonized lettuce leaves is a familiar tragedy. Slugs are arguably the most persistent pests in a damp...
Consider planting snowdrops in the green early next year October is a good month to build on the lawn and border plans while the soil retains some warmth. Choose the work according to the...
A winter hanging basket needs to look good when the temperature drops, the rain arrives and flowers take a break. The most reliable approach is to build it around hardy evergreen foliage, then add...
Lawn Lute helping to level lawns with topdressing Improving Your Lawn: A Step-by-Step Guide A thin, patchy lawn is one of the most common issues faced by homeowners across the UK. Fortunately, with the...
Newly germinated grass seed A newly sown lawn can transform a garden, but success depends on a few simple principles during the first few weeks after sowing. Most lawn failures occur because the seed...
Night Scented Stock Calendula and Night-Scented Stock – Create a Fragrant Summer Patio for Less Than £10 If you’re looking for an easy gardening project that will make a real difference to your patio...
Designing a garden that carries interest through the colder months is all about planning layers of seasonal impact. One effective approach is to combine strong autumn colour with vibrant winter stems, creating a seamless...
Small Loam stack for use as lawn top dressing or creating compost When you’re carving out new garden borders or stripping away lawn edges, you’re holding one of the most valuable materials in horticulture....
The illustrated views show the proposed development of the existing border beneath the Ceanothus, extending it further into the lawn to create a richer, more layered planting scheme with interest throughout the year. Ceanothus...