February IS a month that should be removed from the gardener's calendar; it is usually cold, windy and wet and little if any growth is seen. So what to do?
Such a month is good for reflection; with th...
November usually finishes off any good growth and flowering potential as temperatures drop, cooler weather dominates and the occasional north wind doth blow. It has been an unusual year weatherwise, a...
April showers are always welcome to kick start new growth in tandem with temperatures starting to rise. The garden literally awakens this month as consistent daily temperatures become the norm, which ...
We would all like to have weed-free gardens, but we would certainly settle for almost weed-free beds with the right type of maintenance and plantings.
Maintenance should, I believe, be carried out on ...
o what are you going to buy your family and friends for Christmas?
For the garden enthusiast on your list, look no further than your local plant nursery and garden centre.
Gardeners by their very natu...
The heavy rain in early August encouraged much growth, and with it increased leaf cover especially on trees with a canopy.
Such growth is most welcome as it creates a shady area to rest and relax, but...
Privacy and protection are an important part of our daily lives, especially so when in a relaxing mode in the garden.
Noise and visual impact are the main offenders during the summer months, whilst in...
A bit later than normal but many of the (shade) trees have produced an abundance of flower and colour this last several weeks, especially the Poinciana both red and orange (Delonix regia), Lonchocarpu...
How does your garden grow? This is a time of year when the garden should be in full bloom, especially after the rains last month, but unfortunately we do not always reap the bounty of a good harvest; ...
Spring should be just around the corner, so its time to think of the 'outside' and what needs to be done and in a hurry!
Now is the time to take stock of your garden and make some bold decisions, as t...
