Looking after birds during winter
Winter is a tough time for birds. There’s less food available, and they use up a lot of energy in keeping themselves warm. Every little thing we can do to help birds in winter will make a difference to their survival, so here are a few things you can do this winter to take care of the birds in your [...]
How to improve your soil this time of year?
Wondering how to improve your soil at this time of year? No matter what type of soil you garden with, there are always ways to improve it. Mostly it's considered best to take action in Spring and Autumn to prepare the soil for the seasons to come. If you look after your soil and understand what type you have, this [...]
Protect your container plants from the cold
As the weather gets colder, some plants need more protection than others, especially plants in containers. Here are our tips on protecting container plants from the cold this winter. Why container plants need winter protection Plants in containers are more at risk in cold weather than other plants. Their roots are not as well insulated as they would be if they [...]
What to do in the garden in December 5
If you’re wondering what to do in your garden in December, here’s the answer! When those clear winter days appear, grab your tools and make a start on our handy list of December gardening jobs. And if the weather’s cold and grey, then snuggle up indoors and make plans for next year’s gardening glories. What to plant in December Provided [...]
Avoid rabbit damage
Protect your plants from rabbitsas they’re particularly active at this time of year, that with the breeding season approaching and little food around to eat. Rabbits are among the most troublesome of pests in the garden: they’ll eat vegetables to the ground and nibble the tops of perennials and shrubs, severely affecting growth and flowering. Even worse, they are partial [...]
Winter Citrus
Grow citrus over winter and you can enjoy a double bonus – gorgeously scented pretty white flowers, and the gleaming yellow fruit borne on the tree at the same time. A lemon tree makes a wonderful Christmas gift, or you can just treat yourself as a reward for all your hard work getting ready for the festive season! You’ll find some [...]