April 10, 2016
by Marc Schembri
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This month we will see a huge increase in slugs and snails due to warmer days and moist soils. For those of you who are non-organic (tut tut) spread a few slug pellets around those plants affected. For those that … Continue reading
February 26, 2016
by Marc Schembri
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As the worst of the winter weather is over, now is a good time to prune shrub roses. Remove all dead, diseased or damaged stems, as well as crossing stems that may rub against each other. Once pruned don’t forget … Continue reading
January 30, 2016
by Marc Schembri
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Towards the end of the month you can prune back late flowering clematis which is classed as “Group 3†clematis. In some milder parts of the country they will already be producing shoots. Be very careful as they can be … Continue reading
December 31, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Now is a good time to check tree ties and stakes on young trees. Make sure the ties are secure, but not so tight that they restrict growth. Any ties that are too tight loosen off a little to allow … Continue reading
December 8, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Now is a good time to trim overgrown deciduous hedges like hornbeam and beech. While the plants are dormant you can reduce them to a manageable size. On old established hedges you might need to use loppers or a pruning … Continue reading
October 31, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Cold frames are great items to purchase if you have some spare space in your garden and you don’t have a greenhouse or conservatory. They allow tender plants to survive by keeping out the worst of the wet and cold … Continue reading
September 30, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Try to clear up fallen leaves from roses; this will prevent blackspot spores from overwintering in the soil. However please remember not to place these leaves in your own compost heap as this will spread the spores. Now is a … Continue reading
August 21, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Now is a really good time to purchase a compost bin, or those of you who are DIY fans could construct one. Autumn will produce plenty of material for the compost bin i.e. fallen leaves, old vegetable growth. However avoid … Continue reading
July 31, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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If the weather continues to be hot and dry, don’t forget to reduce the frequency of your mowing and to raise the height of the blades. Grass in these conditions won’t be putting on too much growth. For those of … Continue reading
June 30, 2015
by Marc Schembri
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Now is a good time to give wisteria its summer prune, do this by cutting back all the whippy growth to five or six buds to the main stem. By doing this the climber should produce more flowering buds for … Continue reading