Helen and Daves Garden Notes

The Triangle Bed Through the Seasons

The “Triangle Bed” is designed to provide interest throughout the year using a simple combination of structural planting, seasonal bulbs, long-flowering perennials, and a small olive tree as a focal point. The planting works...

Nematodes for slug control

Slug damage Slugs are one of the most common garden pests in the UK and can quickly damage young vegetable plants, hostas, delphiniums, seedlings, salad crops, and many ornamental plants. In damp conditions, slug...

Leveling and uneven lawn

Levelling an Uneven Lawn: A Practical Guide An uneven lawn—full of dips, hollows, and bumps—can make mowing difficult and spoil the overall finish of a garden. Fortunately, most lawns can be improved using a...

Helen and Dave’s Garden Calendar & Task List

February 2026 General Garden Maintenance Lawn Care Pruning Tasks Planting & Transplanting Feeding Specific Plants Pest & Disease Management Hard Landscaping Container Plants & Bulbs General Tasks OUTSTANDING TASKS Priority Tasks Roses Pruning &...