What’s new for 2025….

We are now well and truly into January, and the days have not been too cold, though they often bring with them changeable and occasionally chilly weather. During this time, we are shifting our focus back to our beloved landscaping projects. This area has always been where our passion truly lies. It is here that we can effectively apply our engineering skills and craftsmanship to convert your garden into a serene and beautiful sanctuary. Furthermore, learning to use advanced design software is key to expanding our capabilities and will be implemented shortly. We encourage you to get in touch with us to discuss your thoughts and ideas on transforming your outdoor space into a stunning garden for 2025.

Things to do in November

Leaves are falling as is the daily temperatures and the long nights are here leaving us with less time to work our cherished gardens. That said, there’s lots to do.

Jobs to do:

• Clean out pots

• Check nesting boxes are clean and food for the birds is available

• Inspect tools, sharpen, mowers may need to wait until next month

• Winter prune established fruit trees

• Protect your tender plants

• renovate and tidy hedging

• Ensure tree supports are stable

• Start looking to order summer plants (plan two seasons ahead)

• Enjoy a will organised firework display

Things to do in October

Now it’s time for the Autumn to commence with its vibrant colours and changes, however its still forecast to be mild, wet, warm and even chance of frost. Make sure that your succulents are in and protected. Birds will be attracted to the winter fruits that start to appear. be creative with your pumpkin craving this Halloween.

Jobs to do:

• Keep the leaves raked up

• Bring in succulents

• Get pumpkin craving with kids, or just for the adults

• Plant new perennial climbers

• Commence planting out spring bulbs, tulips etc

• Cut back dying veg

• Clean and insulate your greenhouse and check the heaters are working

Things to do in September

We’re sure glad to see the back of last month. looking forward to this month, there’s plenty to do as the days become notably shorter and the mornings become somewhat fresher, even etc chance of morning dew.

Jobs to do:

• Clear summer die back, repair lawn patches

• Take hard wood cuttings

• Divide perennial plants

• Lift tender plants should you have any

• Commence pruning of climbing roses once the flowers are done

• Sow hardy annuals

Things to do in August

The outlook for August is not great with lots of wet weather anticipated. Plants are likely to grow rapidly where the plants may need some protection from the wet or pest such as slugs.

Jobs to do:

• Deadhead roses and the flower heads

• Feed plants

• Prune summer fruiting fruit trees

• Plan planting of new bulbs for next spring

• Prop up plants that may sag in the wet weather.

Things to do in July

June was hot and the dry spell is not going just yet, so keep the plants well watered. The flowers are emerging and are coming into full bloom, Dahlias are still behind, be patient, they will burst into a splendor of colour before you know it. Don’t forget to get that BBQ out and sit back and enjoy your garden.

Jobs to do:

• Deadhead roses and the flower heads

• Water the veg patch

• Fill gaps in borders

• Start planning new bulb purchases for next spring

• Support larger shooting plants and veg

• Sow salads fro Autumn and Winter growing

Things to do in June

The June garden is again looking promising this year with a warm spell of sunshine predicted. Lots to keep the gardener busy, mowing cutting back. However, we are still waiting with baited breath as flowering plants as shrubs normally in bloom are many weeks behind this year.

Jobs to do:

• Keep weeds at bay

• Deadheading

• Watch out hot for hot dry days

• Protect tender plants from the heat

• Keep the lawn feed going and water the lawn

• Plant out new plants.

Things to do in May

For some us, May is considered to be the best month of the gardening year, fresh colours from spring and that wishful dream of a glorious warm sunny summer. It means we can really get stuck into our garden no matter what the size.

Jobs to do.

• Protect new plants against potential frosts

• Take cutting from herbaceous perennials

• Feed and weed your lawns

• Sow and plant out tender veg

• Air the greenhouse, conservatory

• Check plants for pests, especially box caterpillars.

Things to do in April

Warmer days, longer day light hours and the garden is given a real boost this month. The gardens begin to show even more signs life. Regular weeding and deadheading will keep the garden looking tidy.

Jobs to do:

• Tie in new shoots of climbers

• treat roses against infestation

• Deadhead Daffodils

• keeping hoeing to suppress unwanted weeds

• Sow greenhouse crops, such Tomatoes

Things to do in March

March is the first month of spring and there’s a defined shift as gardens awaken from the long dream winter. It’s about keeping an eye on as the weather can shift from a mild dat to a dusting of snow.

Jobs to do:

• Start mowing lawn and seed bare patches

• Mulch borders

• Prune shrubs with winter colour

• Prune bush and shrub roses

• Sow seeds under cover

• Harden off young plants

Things to do in February

Not long now, spring is just around the corner. keep an eye out for milder days that will allow you to get outside.

Jobs to do:

• Prune winter flowering shrubs

• Divide and replant Snowdrops

• Pot up Dahlia tubers indoors

• Check on bird feeders and water in bad weather

• Check on plant supports