With April here, the end of winter should finally be in sight – if the recent bout of blizzards and sub-zero temperatures are really over now! This means that things should start to get quite a bit more active for green-fingered enthusiasts, who will find they are finally free to pick up their garden tools Read more ...
As we go into March, it should be pretty safe to say that winter is firmly behind us – meaning spring will be making its presence felt. This is great news for green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals alike, as it means that they will find there is a lot more active work for them to Read more ...
February is one month in the year that can prove to be very difficult for gardeners to really get to grips with. On the one hand, winter should be on its way out at some point soon – but on the other, the climate conditions can still be wildly harsh and unpredictable. Partly as a Read more ...
January is not the busiest time of year for gardeners, but there is still a lot to be done when it comes to protecting plants from the harsh winter conditions that can be expected. Indeed, this is usually the point at which it is advisable to prepare for the coldest conditions that will be experienced Read more ...
The nights are drawing in and winter is very much around the corner – but this does not mean that gardeners are free to rest on their laurels in November. Indeed, with leaves still falling rapidly, there is more clearing up to do than ever before. It is essential to ensure these are all tidied Read more ...
Although the summer has long since gone and the country appears to be settling in for a wet autumn as the nights draw in, there is still plenty of work for gardeners to be getting on with throughout October. Leaf clearance is one of the tasks that should be right at the top of anyone's Read more ...
As the summer starts to fade away to autumn, green-fingered Brits will be well aware that there are an increasing range of activities to be getting on with outdoors. During September, many different parts of the garden will be receiving various degrees of attention – not least of which is the lawn. As the sun Read more ...
All gardeners know that maintaining an eye-catching green space requires ongoing work throughout the year. This week could be a particularly busy one in the garden as summer draws to a close and we start to prepare for autumn with the benefit of an extra day off work. Some jobs Gardeners' World recommends getting on Read more ...
July should see summer firmly established as the UK starts to enjoy longer daylight hours and – with any luck – a much more consistent run of weather. This is a great time of year to be a gardener, as you can really make the best of your pastime and work outdoors until it gets Read more ...
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