Your Garden during April

Planting during April Ensure colour in your garden in the months ahead by planting these varieties now: Plant the last of your spring-flowering bulbs like anemones, daffodils, ranunculus and bluebells (except for tulips). Plant Dutch iris bulbs in pots amongst spring-flowering annuals. Plant chasmanthe (above) for winter colour. Plant new trees and shrubs as well as … Continue reading Your Garden during April

Preparing for April

Preparing for April. Helpful tips for you to do in March. Buy some frost protection before winter arrives . Planning in advance will allow you to make sure you have all those delicate plants protected before you are caught off guard. Mulching the  beds to keep the soil temperature warmer. Clean out dead plants and … Continue reading Preparing for April

March – The Sleepy Month

March - Autumn approaches. Soon, the fullness of our trees will be laid bare, our flowers will whither and die. The earth will be set to cold. March is the time before our part of the earth falls asleep. Hibernates for three months. March is the third month of the year in both the Julian … Continue reading March – The Sleepy Month