Dock Bugs
Dock Bugs Dock bugs are most common in southern England and Wales, and many are attracted by wildflowers such as maculosa, docks, and sorrels. In August and September, dock bugs are attracted to raspberry and blackberry fruit. Their feeding can cause come of the fruits to deflate however professionals can ensure that the damage is … Continue reading “Dock Bugs”
Plant Focus: Poppies
Helpful tips and ideas for new additions to your garden: Poppies are a great addition to any garden, adding colour and interest with their brightly coloured petals. They are usually red in colour, but there are also varieties that are yellow, purple and even bright blue! Propagating Poppies Poppies are versatile and can be divided … Continue reading “Plant Focus: Poppies”
Gardening Jobs to Do in October
Gardening jobs to do in October These are just some of the jobs we will be carrying out as we go around and maintain our customers’ gardens during the month of October: 1. The soil is still warm from the summer so we recommend planting hardy trees and shrubs. By planting in the autumn, the … Continue reading “Gardening Jobs to Do in October”
Expert Advice: Evergreens
SHARING OUR GARDENING EXPERTISE: Winters are long in the UK, so as flowers are in short supply you need to preserve barks, berries, seedheads and evergreens. Evergreens are the greatest asset to a garden as they give colour, substance, depth and shadow and are a great counterbalance to a world of brown in those … Continue reading “Expert Advice: Evergreens”
Plant Focus: Growing Sunflowers
Plant Focus: Growing Sunflowers Helpful tips and ideas for new additions to your garden: We have found that September and October are the best months to grow your sunflowers. Sunflowers are for all gardeners with their shades of white, yellow, amber, brown, orange and red. When planting sunflowers mix them with perennials rather than shrubs. … Continue reading “Plant Focus: Growing Sunflowers”
Gardening Jobs for September
Gardening Jobs for September These are just some of the jobs we will be carrying out as we go around and maintain our customers’ gardens during the month of September: Divide herbaceous perennials including Astrantia, Pulmonaria, and Ophiopogon. Pick autumn fruiting raspberries regularly to keep them cropping. Pruning Tips: Wait until mid to late winter … Continue reading “Gardening Jobs for September”
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn SHARING OUR GARDENING EXPERTISE: When gardening this late summer why not plant some of the autumn flowering bulbs & corms which can inject a spring-like quality into tired beds and borders in your garden? Acis Autumnalis This charming and variable snowflake-like flower grows in rocky places or … Continue reading “Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn”
Plant Focus: Growing Violet Purple Daisies
Plant Focus: Growing Violet Purple Daisies Helpful tips and ideas for new additions to your garden: Violet purple daisies are usually associated with autumn, however, Erigeron ‘Dunkelste Aller’ can flower as early as May and can go on for six weeks given a warm, sunny position in the garden. Erigerons were highly popular years ago … Continue reading “Plant Focus: Growing Violet Purple Daisies”
Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden
Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden Pests: Lily Beetles: These pests attack lilies. They are bright red in colour and are approximately 8mm long. Their orange-brown excrement coated larvae devour both foliage and flowers. Lily beetles and their larvae can be removed from your plants by hand. Gladioulus Thrips: These are insects that attack Gladioli … Continue reading “Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden”
Plant Focus: Growing Phlomis – ‘Edward Bowles’
Plant Focus: Growing Phlomis Helpful tips and ideas for new additions to your garden: Phlomis have been proven to be a delight in summer gardens, with the strong, square stems topped with a two-tone cream and pale yellow flowers adding structure and form. There are about 100 species of Phlomis. Shrubbier forms are found in … Continue reading “Plant Focus: Growing Phlomis – ‘Edward Bowles’”