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Like a carpenter would get the best tools for his trade it is essential that when working in the garden you treat yourself
[...click on headline to read full story]  Things to do in the garden in February
Lawns The lawn care season starts this month. If the conditions are mild and the temperature starts to rise above freezing, worm casts will start to appear. These should be brushed away using a firm brush or a besom broom when the conditions are dry enough. In mild conditions the grass
[...click on headline to read full story]  The lawn will be growing quickly now and you should be cutting at least twice a week to maintain a compact tidy lawn which will also help with weed control. In hot dry weather you should raise the height of cut on your lawn mower to avoid the grass being scorched and
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Add a fabulous splash of colour to a shaded part of the garden, patio, yard or balcony for April and May and at the same time enjoy the humble bumble bee buzzing about its business collecting vital early nectar. If you’re wondering what plant I
[...click on headline to read full story] Grow Your Own If you have a vegetable patch or an allotment and you are planning to grow cabbages, sprouts, broccoli, cauliflowers or any other brassicas, you may need to lime the area to raise the alkalinity as these vegetable do better in alkaline soil. Before doing this I would recommend that you check the PH level of the soil (this is its acidity or alkalinity) with a soil testing kit, available
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At this time of year when the days and nights are warmer, cats are more likely to be prowling the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, they will often use parts of the garden which are cultivated and planted as a toilet and due to their high protein diet,
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“My garden shed needs painting however a pyracantha envelopes it…. can you recommend a paint other than creosote that will not kill the plant?” Maureen Frost. Middleton in Teesdale Listen to Paul’s reply below… [...click on headline to read full story] |
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