by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, Summer 2024, This Month, Uncategorised |
Jobs in the garden this month – June Stake tall perennials To prevent tall stems falling over and snapping with the weight of their flowers, use canes, pea sticks or twigs as a framework to support the weight. Watering and feeding As plants begin to grow more...
by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, Summer 2024, This Month, Uncategorised |
Cut back early flowering perennials This encourages new foliage and often a second flush of flowers. This also prevents self-seeding from invasive plants such as Alchemilla mollis. Fill in any gaps in the borders While there is still plenty of stock available, visit...
by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, Feb, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, This Month, Uncategorised |
Jobs in the garden this month Protect new shoots from slugs and snails Slugs and snails become active as the weather improves so be sure to protect vulnerable new growth. Organic slug pellets containing ferric phosphate are as effective as the more popular...
by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, Feb, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, Jobs in the garden for Autumn, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, This Month, Uncategorised |
Buy spring bulbs We have a great selection of bulbs including all the old favourites such as daffodils, Crocuses and tulips. As well as these, we also stock more unusual varieties and bulbs such as Camissias and fritillaries to give your garden more variety. Tidy the...
by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, Feb, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, Jobs in the garden for Autumn, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, This Month, Uncategorised |
Insulate the greenhouse Plants which are not frost hardy need to be brought into an insulated greenhouse or conservatory. Prevent the temperature from dropping too low. Water sparingly while the plants are dormant. Cut back buddleia Cut back buddleia by half to...
by newcoley | Jul 6, 2024 | Blog, Feb, jobs for Autumn, Jobs In The Garden, Jobs in the Garden - April, Jobs in the Garden - Summer, Jobs in the garden for Autumn, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, This Month, Uncategorised |
Protect brassicas from birds Cover plants with netting. If using fine netting, this will need to be removed if snow is forecast, as snow could settle and potentially damage your plants. Using wider mesh prevents this problem occurring. Plant garlic Planting now,...
