Sarah’s Monthly Snippets

Tips for Getting Your Garden Ready to Bloom 1. Tidy up for new growth Clear winter debris and fallen leaves from the soil to allow in light and air. 2. Feed the soil A good mulch with bark, home made compost or well rotted manure will help lock in moisture and supress weeds as well […]

I’m afraid I am not a great one for New Year’s Resolutions, but I do enjoy planning for the new horticultural year and dreaming up new garden projects. It may be a chilly time of year with days that seem far too short, but there are warmer, brighter months to look forward to. So it […]

As we head into December thoughts turn to the year passed and the one to come. It has certainly been a good gardening year with a wonderful spring and a mild autumn giving the opportunity for some great autumn gardening. Ok, so I know it was a bit hot and dry in the middle, but […]

I was very fortunate to spend a few days in the Scottish Borders in October. I wondered if there would be any leaves left on the trees in the wake of Storm Amy. However, I was lucky and there was plenty of rich autumn colour to compliment the most beautiful scenery. In our more southerly […]

As ever, I feel compelled to talk about planting this month, because autumn really is the best time to plant. But I am also turning my attention to the lawn. My summer bedding plants have continued to thrive well into the autumn, but I have now taken the plunge and removed them from the containers […]