• In The Garden: February 20 Jan 12

    February can be one of the coldest months of the year, so beware. Weather can fluctuate from bright and sunny days to extreme cold and frost; think twice about planting too much just yet. Wait until... Read More

  • In The Garden: January 16 Dec 11

    January sees the start of a year packed with national celebrations – with both a Jubilee and the Olympics on the horizon – so take it as a time to plan for the summer months and ensure that... Read More

  • In The Garden: December 18 Nov 11

    Much can be done outdoors in the garden during December providing the weather is good, but it’s also time to think about ‘real’ plants for Christmas. There are loads of winter flowering and... Read More

  • In The Garden: November 21 Oct 11

    November is, effectively, the start of the gardener’s New Year. Leaves will have finally fallen and most plants will have become dormant. It is the best time to make a new start, to rectify the... Read More

  • In The Garden: October 7 Oct 11

    For many gardeners October is a tidy-up month, getting plants and containers ready for winter. It’s also the best time of year for planting shrubs and trees, especially conifers.. Plants are going... Read More

  • In The Garden: September 26 Aug 11

    The smell of Autumn is already in the air so it’s time to sit down in a quiet corner of your garden, patio or outside space and reflect on the things that have worked, and haven’t worked, this... Read More

  • In The Garden: August 22 Jul 11

    There’s still a lot of summer to be enjoyed during August with plenty of bright colours being provided by late flowering plants. It’s also the perfect time to start stock piling the fruits of... Read More

  • In The Garden: July 24 Jun 11

    July is the month for you to get out and really enjoy your garden. The lazy, hazy days of summer are best spent enjoying the plants that you have lovingly nurtured and cared for over the past... Read More

  • Summer Gardens 10 Jun 11

    Pyramid pruning gives interesting texture to borders, as seen in Diarmuid Gavin's Irish Sky garden. Sharp structured hedges contrast with soft edges of meadow-planted shrubs. To achieve this... Read More

  • In The Garden: June 27 May 11

    Being in the garden is great at this time of year – the days are longer and warmer and you can really enjoy your outside living space as somewhere to relax and unwind. Research shows that being... Read More

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