Our gardens make up a substantial proportion of our crowded little island. With their tapestry of shrubs, flowering plants, lawns and trees, they can also be one of the..
Anything you grow can be picked or plucked at its absolute peak. If you’ve never grown fruit before you’re in for a serious treat! We all love fresh, wholesome..
The usually private South Gardens are open to the public in April 2012 for the magnificent display of spring bulbs. The gardens will open each day at 11am and close at 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Ticket prices: Suggested donation - Adults £3.50, Concessions £3.00, Children £2.00 Entrance is free to House and Garden or Garden only season ..
Clear snow Heavy snow can cause considerable damage to plants and garden structures such as greenhouses and polytunnels. Carefully brush away heavy downfalls to avoid branches snapping or panes cracking under the strain. Prune apples and pears This is done by cutting back new growth to just one or two buds. Remove any dead, dying, ..
Start by creating a base to the wreath using two wire coat hangers fashioned into loops. Wire these together then cover with floral tape. Now weave branches of greenery into the wires, securing them.. Continue Reading
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Can you imagine Christmas without the glow of a decadently dressed tree, or a stolen kiss beneath the mistletoe? Would there be that same fizz of excitement if the holly and the ivy or.. Continue Reading
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Common winterberry The orange-red berries of this shrub intensify in colour as winter progresses. Unlike holly, the trees lose their leaves in winter to fully expose the handsome berries. Likes a sunny spot and.. Continue Reading
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Clear leaves Rake up fallen leaves and remove them to the compost bin. You can also make leaf mould by heaping the leaves up together within a wire frame and leaving for a year... Continue Reading
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Regular feeding and a garden of varied habitats will attract the widest range of birds Blackbird Female blackbirds are in fact brown, though the males live up to the name. One of our most.. Continue Reading
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Our gardens make up a substantial proportion of our crowded little island. With their tapestry of shrubs, flowering plants, lawns and trees, they can also be one of the most biodiverse areas, supporting a.. Continue Reading
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These scented beauties look the part while filling the air with their perfume. Pick a good range of plants to ensure year-round smells. Arbutus unedo The evergreen strawberry tree has glossy leaves and attractively.. Continue Reading
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Pick tree fruit Tree fruits such as plums will start to come into their own from September. Pick the fruits as they ripen. You can thwart pesky wasps by hanging up jars filled with.. Continue Reading
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A one-stop guide to creating and caring for your garden RHS Complete Gardener’s Manual covers every aspect of gardening from choosing the right tools..
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