That last month of the year brings with it a number of different weathers and a slowing down in the garden. But nothing in the garden is ever stopped. A quick round up of the december jobs you may have for your garden t finish the year! Insulate outdoor taps/ water pipes /diverter kits Prune […]
Potted Plants- Winter Prep
Potted plants in Winter For those of us with a multitude of potted plants in our gardens we need to plan for winter. It is a tricky time of year with the extra rainfall and the possible risk of frost and freezing temperatures. Outdoor pots can be become waterlogged with the extra rain we experience […]
Winter Wildlife – What can you do at home?
Winter Wildlife in the garden Cold weather, freezing rain, coupled with shorter days and longer nights make winter a hard season for wildlife. In your urban garden you can help local wildlife, a few quick actions can help birds, hedgehogs, butterflies and insects. Ready for a new spring season for these creatures to help your […]
Re- Use and Recycle those Halloween Pumpkins
Re -using that Halloween pumpkin Halloween is now over the pumpkins can now add to your garden joy. You can either leave your pumpkin for local wildlife, maybe in a local park or in a hedge in your own garden or Why not use your pumpkin as a planter? It a lovely way to keep […]
OCTOBER – Half Term Fun
Autumn Nature Hunt Half term fun with your kids, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, dogs the list is endless. Lets get out and about in you local area. Keep the kids occupied with an autumn treasure hunt. Its easy to think of the items to find, leaves, seeds, stones, pinecones, twigs, birds, acorns, flowers etc etc […]
Autumn – Garden Jobs
Autumn – Garden Jobs Why not do some autumn jobs that will pay off for the rest of the year Ways to re-use and recycle through autumn and winter for the new seasons to come. Your garden will thank you! Hugel beds A Hugel bed is a great way to create fertiliser and […]
October 2019
October – 2019 Firstly, how did we get to October so quickly! Autumn is now here, and October has started. Temperatures are dropping and maybe its time to prep for winter your thinking?? Well October can be a great month to keep your gardening going. Just be sure to have those waterproofs and wellies ready […]
Soakaway
Domestic – Soakaway A soakaway in your garden will remove excess water and allow this excess surface water to filter into the ground. A soakaway can be as simple as a dug and filled with stone to give the water and area to soak into the ground. First you need to establish if your […]
Organic September – 2019
Going organic? Something you have wanted to try. Maybe now’s the time? The Soil association: a charity for farming and food have started Organic September a month-long campaign designed to encourage more people to try organic. “Campaigning for more organic food and farming means that together, we can slow down climate change” All organic food is […]
Zero Waste week -2019
Zero Waste week 2-6th September 2019 Stared in 2008 to highlight the need to reduce landfill waste; save money and preserve resources. Providing resources for schools, businesses, homeowners to reduce their own waste. “Tackling climate change starts today – in your home and business From 2nd -6 th September, people across the UK are being […]