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‘Seasonal’ Category

December 6, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

The garden in December takes on a whole new feel.  We get to enjoy the bare bones of a winter garden, and see the true structure of the space - this makes it the perfect time to evaluate the garden and start planning for next year. There’s also lots to do, from taking care of [...]

November 15, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

It’s been a very wet and windy start to November! This month, in the garden, we’re focusing on the last of the Spring planting and setting up your garden to ensure it’s protected over the Winter months whilst also looking after the local wildlife. Planting Now is the time to get your tulips into the [...]

October 24, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

After a very warm start to October, it finally feels like Autumn is here. There’s a chill in the air, those Autumnal colours are starting to show, and there’s lots to do in October in the garden. Planting bulbs Now is the time to get your Spring bulbs planted - all Spring flowering bulbs can [...]

September 13, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

September in the garden is about focussing on preparing your garden for the Autumn and looking at how you can utilise what’s already in your garden to make sure that you have a great showing of plants and flowers next Spring/Summer. Dividing perennials Now is the time to divide your Summer flowering perennials - this [...]

August 22, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

Mediterranean style raised garden with mature olive and drought tolerant plants Finally! The rain has stopped, the sunshine is back and it’s starting to feel like summer at last. August in the garden is a great time to give it a good tidy up to make sure that your garden is looking its best. But [...]

July 13, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

July in the garden is when you get to enjoy a bit of a slower pace. There are still a few jobs that need to be done; however, the key is to carve out time to sit back and relax whilst appreciating all the hard work you’ve put in over the last few hectic months.  [...]

June 14, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

In June, the garden will burst into life at an accelerated pace, so you need to be ready to keep up with it! Feeding, watering, planting and tidying are all key to getting your garden summer ready, this is what you should be focussing on… Summer planting After a much-delayed Spring, we’re in the midst [...]

June 1, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

May is a busy time in the garden; everything is starting to push and burst, we’re transitioning from Spring to Summer, and the Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner. So here are some key things you should be thinking about this month… Allium season Late Spring into early Summer brings on Allium season! [...]

April 19, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

After a few quiet months in the garden, April is set to be very busy! Whilst it’s important for you to enjoy the better weather and beautiful spring blooms, there are also a lot of jobs that need to be done this month. Here are just a few things that should be on your ‘to [...]

March 23, 2023

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by: Carly

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Categories: Gardening, Monthly jobs, Planting, Seasonal

March has certainly had some unexpected turns in the weather, with Spring flowers finding themselves under a layer of snow in some areas. Down in Brighton, we only saw a flurry of the white stuff, but that doesn’t mean that the temperature hasn’t been freezing. The good news is that there’s some light ahead as [...]