Your October Garden Checklist

Your October Garden Checklist

October is an important month for many things in our gardens. Here are the top 10 projects to tackle: 1. It’s the last chance to plant garlic for harvest next July. Raised beds, sandy soil and a sunny location are key. Russian garlic is quite successful in our...
Pruning: Selecting The Right Tools for the Job

Pruning: Selecting The Right Tools for the Job

Pruning: Selecting The Right Tools for the Job Like a good spring house cleaning, a thorough pruning can make your garden look clean and fresh at this time of year. Like a good spring house cleaning, a thorough pruning can make your garden look clean and fresh at this...
Concealing Leaves for Bulbs

Concealing Leaves for Bulbs

Concealing Leaves for Bulbs Planting with bulbs is an exciting activity because there is so much colour to look forward to next spring! After the blooms finish, however, the foliage must be left to die down naturally so that the bulb can prepare itself for the...
Late Summer Garden To Do List

Late Summer Garden To Do List

Late Summer Garden To Do List August can be a challenging time in the garden, with hot humid days, nights cooling down and summer plants starting to get a little tired. To keep your garden looking fresh, and to keep it growing strongly into fall:  1. Deadhead and...
Watering During Hot Spells

Watering During Hot Spells

Watering During Hot Spells Despite the cooler June weather, it is dry out there now and your plants and trees need water. During a run of very warm days we need to be aware of the importance of thorough watering, as well as how to water wisely. Watering is an art, and...