It's May - time to get busy in the garden
May is the busiest month for the gardener as summer fast approaches
May is the busiest month for the gardener as summer fast approaches
Jane Earthy of Monkton Elm Garden Centre gives some seasonal advice
The garden in early spring is full of promise; many plants are beginning to stir from their winter slumber, whilst others like Primroses and Pulmonaria are already in flower, and the fresh air is filled with scent from early flowering trees and shrubs.
Hellebores are the heroes of the winter garden, their stunning flower shapes and colours delighting those who stop a while to admire them.
Jane Earthy of Monkton Elm Garden Centre gives some seasonal advice
Why November is a peaceful time to plan ahead in your garden
A good ‘backbone’ of evergreen shrubs is a great way of achieving important structure in any garden as they look good year-round, offering a mix of colour and texture, and once established, will not require constant watering.
Jane Earthy of Monkton Elm Garden Centre gives some seasonal advice
Depending on the temperatures that we experience during January, the garden may be showing signs of returning to life, albeit in small ways.
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