“The hedges are drowned in green grass seas and bobbing poppies flare like Elmo’s light” – June by Francis Ledwidge
Your garden should now be springing into life
At this time of year there seems to be flowers and plants for sale at every turn
Preparing your roses for the summer
Green Fingers
It’s time for pruning and replanting
Early bulbs push through frozen ground to brighten the dark days of February. There are the harbingers of approaching spring.Ground conditions in February are usually very wet. If your lawn is not too soggy, give it a cut with the mower blades set high. Do this on a day when the grass is fairly dry.…
Make an early start on your spring garden
The new year brings with it fresh optimism for the new growing season. The first signs of spring are showing. Snowdrops are bursting out of the frozen ground and buds are swelling on trees and shrubs, just waiting for their time to come. The buds have to wait, but you don’t. Get out in the…
Winter is the time for evergreens to shine
When planning a garden or making changes, take into account the winter garden writes Paul Gargan
How to attract wildlife into your garden
The bright oranges and fiery reds of the Halloween bonfires that welcomed in November seem to be reflected in the autumnal colour of the trees. Collecting leaves off your lawn may seem like an unending job, but it is a bounty that should not be wasted. If you have only a small amount, say enough…
Preparing your garden for the winter months
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