Wow! What a scorcher. I must admit I prefer it slightly cooler and my garden looking healthier than it does but I won’t moan. I had planned how I wanted it to look in my head but lack of time and the weather meant it didn’t happen. Hey... another year may be? Autumn is nearly

Even though I’m writing this in beautiful sunshine I’m always looking ahead to autumn and winter in the garden. This year I’d really like to focus on growing some vegetables in my garden. Even if you only have a small garden veg can easily be grown in pots. Kale will grow perfectly well in a

Imagine... a July day in the garden. I was going to suggest sitting and enjoying the splendid displays you’ve achieved. But it’s now, May and June, that you have to do the work to enjoy that time of peace and rest. It’s now that the borders may look a little weary so we need to

15 years ago disillusioned with an office life I left a job with lots of benefits to start my own gardening business. Mad or best decision ever? It started with a van and a few mowers and I was off. Today I have an established business looking after a number of customers who have small

Gardening in January and February. “No Way” you say... well yes, yes, yes. Don’t wait until spring. Dust away the winter blues and get just a little bit of fresh air every day. Clean the pots and greenhouse, prune the fruit trees, re-shape the borders now. Some of you may want the borders wider to

At the time of writing (mid Oct ) there seems to be plenty of colour still in the garden but I’m assured the frosts are on their way. Time to cut back those perennials and mulch the borders. Unless that is they have berries on them because these have become my latest plant addiction. Look

I’m not sure about you but my garden has gone crazy ....no sooner do we cut the grass than it needs cutting again. The hedges and shrubs have gone wild and the weeds … well, say no more. A busy time! Don’t panic everyone. One step at a time. It’s at this time I start

I hope this column finds you well and that amongst the rain those sunny days have enticed you into the garden. With the rain having battered the roses it’s important to deadhead them to continue their flowering. Astrantia, Erysimums and Salvias will be going strong by now and the emergence of the Sedums and Asters

So much to do but more hours of daylight to do it in so take your time and enjoy it. I've spent today mulching which is one of the most important jobs you should be doing right now. Many people worry that they should be digging over their gardens and it bothers them if their

It’s here ... it’s here ... the daffs are out, the snowdrops are here, it’s time to get out in the garden. This past year has been hard for everyone but it is a well known, irrefutable fact that gardening and fresh air is good for us. So stand outside and breathe. I’ve been staring