by newcoley | Jul 21, 2024 | Blog, Summer 2024, This Month |
Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) Description: Known for their bright yellow petals and dark centres, Rudbeckias are a staple of late summer gardens. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. These hardy perennials are drought-tolerant and require...
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, March, Shrub Spring, Spring Perennial, This Month, Uncategorised |
Jobs in the garden this month Vegetables Plant main crop potatoes Chitting Potatoes For best results ‘chit’ (encourage to sprout ) potatoes prior to planting. Stand the potatoes in egg trays blunt end uppermost. Potatoes are ready to plant when shoots are half to one...
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 – May Prune early flowering shrubs Remove any dead or damaged wood, then cut back recently flowered branches to above a bud, just below where the previous flowers end. Remove at the base, any straggly growth, or any which is...
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...
