The winter months give you the opportunity to see the bare skeleton of your garden before all the perennials and new leaves emerge Prune trees Repair and re-shape lawn edges Keep putting out food and water for hungry birds Ventilate the greenhouse on sunny days Dig over any vacant plots that have not been […]
Keep an eye on trees and fences during ‘annual’ high winds – any emergencies out of hours – don’t be afraid to call us Prune trees Prune trees and wisteria Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering Clear remaining dead tops of plants Divide bulbs such as snowdrops Protect your pond from ice and remove […]
“GP Garden Services Maintenance schedules begin for another season” Protect new spring shoots from slugs Hard prune any old hedges Plant summer-flowering bulbs Prune your repeat-flowering roses and remove dead or frost damaged wood Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials Top dress containers with fresh compost Mow the lawn on dry days (if […]
“Start to imagine long summer evenings in the garden!!” Keep weeds under control Protect fruit blossom from late frosts Sow hardy annuals and herb seeds Feed hungry shrubs and roses Sow new lawns or repair bare patches Prune fig trees It is planting time for trees, shrubs, roses, strawberries and perennials Any containerised plants need […]
If you haven’t already, remove all garden furniture from winter storage – clean & apply stain/preserver etc.. – contact GP Garden Services for advice or assistance Plant out summer bedding at the end of the month Collect rainwater Regularly hoe off weeds Open greenhouse vents and doors on warm days Mow lawns regularly Trim […]
Rake, thatch and aerate lawn Dig borders regularly to keep down weeds Pinch out sideshoots on tomatoes Put summer hanging baskets and containers outside Cut lawns regularly Plant out summer bedding Stake tall or floppy plants Prune spring-flowering shrubs Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch Deadhead all blooming plants to encourage new […]
Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to ensure continuous flowering. Check to see if the soil in your containers and hanging baskets is damp, if not water accordingly. Regularly check water levels in your pond and water features and top up as required It is essential to Prune and shape Wisteria in early August after […]
Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain water if possible Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autum Plant spring flowering bulbs Continue dead-heading faded flowers Scatter wood ash […]
Clear up fallen autumn leaves regularly and compost them Cut back perennials that have died down Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into the greenhouse Harvest apples, pears & grapes Prune climbing roses Order seeds for next year Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf – contact GP Garden Services for […]
Clear up fallen leaves – especially from lawns, ponds and beds Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent water-logging Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year Prune roses to prevent wind-rock Plant out winter bedding Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden Use a “seasonal” bonfire around 5th of […]
Check your winter protection structures are still securely in place Check that greenhouse heaters are working OK Prevent ponds and outside water pipes from freezing Prune apples and pears Deciduous trees and shrubs can still be planted and transplanted Keep mice away from stored produce in sheds or garages Firm the ground around plants lifted […]