Every time you look outside your window the weather seems to be getting worse than the day before. If the rain and high winds weren’t enough, the air is also cold enough to hurt your skin as soon as you step into the garden. You can’t sit around and do …

The wind is picking up and leaves are falling off the trees quicker than you’re able to scoop them up, but at least like spring the changes in colour you’ll experience is beautiful. Sadly, you won’t get to enjoy the occasional hot days September usually offers. Gardening in October is …

September is the month when it will finally hit you summer won’t be back for another year. The days will be noticeably cooler and the wind will pick up, so your chances is experiencing many warm days is low. Thankfully the weather isn’t too bad yet, which means gardening in …

It may seem as if there’s not much to do in your garden during the winter months, but the fact is there are gardening tasks to be taken care or year round. In this article I provide a quick reference sheet to help you stay on top of your chores …

It’s going to be hot this month if you’re lucky, so take advantage of it because summer will be fading away. You’ll probably notice the lack of rain in August, which means you’ll need to work overtime to keep your garden looking great. Every month is always full of jobs …

Good drainage is a must for successful allotment or garden maintenance and care. Good management of water as a natural resource can save you money and support the proper care of your flower and vegetable gardens, your lawn and your landscaping. To have a successful garden, you must implement wise …

You know summer is progressing along nicely because you’ve been spending more time outside on non-gardening duties (have you bought your garden hammock?). We don’t always have the greatest weather each year, but this month is the first you’ve seen the sun regularly for a long time and it feels …

It feels like summer is just around the corner, and if you look hard enough you can see it too. All those bulbs have suddenly disappeared and parts of your garden are starting to liven up. It’s now time to get your head down and dive back into work, especially …

Spring is finally here and you’ll be able to see it when you look outside your window. We might still have a few bad days in store, but the daffodils and flowering trees are really starting to bloom rather nicely. In between all the rain showers the sun will begin …

The weather won’t be perfect in March, but it will be a lot better than anything you’ve experienced so far this year. Spring usually hits around the middle of the month, so you’ve got something to look forward to. Those sunny days gardening in March are going to be fun, …