Bird feeds Don’t forget to feed the birds, as winter is the most threatening time for them. Special bird feeds are better than table scraps as they are specially mixed to provide all the nutrients that our feathered friends need; you will find a large selection of these in our garden shop. Water is another essential to […]
Spring Flowering Bulbs It’s not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs. In fact, Tulips are best planted in November as there is a better chance of preventing the bulbs from becoming infected with the fungal disease, tulip fire. We still have a very good selection from which to make your choice. Leaf Mould Turn those fallen […]
Bulb planting September and October are the main bulb planting months, with the exception of tulips that prefer to be planted later when the heat has gone out of the soil – so buy now when our selection is vast, and leave planting of your Tulips until next month. As well as planting bulbs in your own […]
Spring flowering bulbs September is the month to plant most spring flowering bulbs. Tulips benefit from later planting in November, but its best to make your selection now while the choice is wide. As the summer bedding plants come to an end, the ground should be prepared for spring flowering plants such as Wallflowers, Forget-Me-Nots and Pansies – […]
August is the month to sit and admire your hard work and contemplate next year’s gardening schemes… Roses Rambling Roses should be pruned after they have flowered. These Roses produce next year’s flowers based on this year’s growth. The side shoots that have flowered should be cut back to one or two buds from the main stem. […]
Roses Roses can be deadheaded to prolong the display. By cutting back to an outward-facing leaf encouraging new shoots, a second display in the autumn can be achieved. Rose fertiliser that is high in potash, well watered in and around the bush will give a boost for any new shoots. Don’t forget that if you have […]
Dahlias It should now be safe to plant out tender plants, including Dahlias, but do watch out for late frosts. Follow the Aylett Recipe for the best results. Lawn care This spell of wet and warm weather will ensure success when using granular lawn feed, weed and moss killers. For best results, apply when the lawn is dry but rain […]
Dahlias Plant out Dahlia plants towards the end of the month. Be sure to keep an ear open for any frost warnings and take the appropriate action. Often at this time of year, the frosts are not too sharp and sheets of newspaper will often be sufficient protection, however a better solution is to use crop fleece. […]
Daffodils As your Daffodils finish flowering, don’t forget to deadhead them. This will ensure that the plant does not weaken itself by producing unnecessary seed. Snap the dead flower heads off just behind the swollen part – this will ensure you of a good display next year. The foliage must be left intact until it […]
