Looking after wildlife: Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are Britain’s favourite wild creatures, and they’re especially loved by gardeners thanks to their habit of eating slugs. Sadly, their numbers have dropped by 30% in the last decade, so taking care of hedgehogs has never been more important. Here are our top tips for looking after hedgehogs. How to make your garden hedgehog-friendly Hedgehogs need space to roam, [...]
How to plant trees and shrubs?
How to plant trees and shrubsis a common question in gardening, especially for anyone who hasn't done it before. Autumn to springtime from October to April is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs so they establish over the winter months. Planting bare root or container plants can be done over the colder months of the year keeping your [...]
Join the National Tree Week
National Tree Weekis the largest celebration of trees in the UK and has been running since 1975. It is the perfect time of year as it is the start of the winter tree planting season. There is a lot to celebrate because trees keep us alive. They not only look good across landscapes, woodlands and gardens but they also are [...]
Filter winter gales
Plant shelterbelts of shrubs or multi-stemmed trees to filter winter gales down to a gentle breeze, protecting vegetable crops and allowing you to grow a greater variety of plants in your garden. Place them carefully and they’ll also screen eyesores such as wheely bins, ugly fencing and walls. Decide what height you want and make sure you choose carefully, picking [...]
Colour your garden by planting winter bedding
Planting winter beddingis one of the best ways to fill your garden with colour through the winter months. These tough little beauties are perfect for brightening beds, borders, pots and window boxes. And best of all, planting winter bedding is really easy to do. Best flowering winter bedding plants Pansies and violas can flower from autumn through to spring in [...]
What to do in the garden in November 5
The first whisper of winter’s cold is on the breeze, but not to worry: November is a month of cosy indulgences from bonfires and flame-coloured trees to the rich flavours of the autumn harvest. And you can always warm yourself up with a few jobs to be done this month in the garden! General tasks: Create shelter for wildlife as [...]