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Monthly Masterclass: August
Do it: prune wall trained fruit Step 1 Wall trained or growth restricted fruit trees such as espalier, fan and cordon trained apples, pears and plums should be pruned in late summer exposing ripening fruit to additional light and air. Pruning should only take place once the bottom third of the current year’s growth has…
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Monthly Masterclass: July
Do it: trim box hedging Step 1 Box plants (Buxus sempervirens) can help create formal structure in the garden. Their neat evergreen leaves and naturally dense habit mean they are perfect for clipping into a low hedge or topiarised shape. Not only this, but they also grow happily in awkward dry and shady spots. Box…
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Monthly Masterclass: June
Do it: weed control Step 1 No matter how much preparation work has taken place the odd weed species will always appear in summer ready to challenge ornamentals in a battle for supremacy. Annual weeds reproduce in a single year before the parent plant dies leaving only offspring behind. Some, like hairy bittercress, spread but…
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Monthly Masterclass: May
Do it: containers Step 1 Now the danger of frost has passed it is time to get creative with your summer container displays. Planting in pots, troughs or hanging baskets is a great way to create a focal point or hide unsightly features. Use existing foils such as a dark evergreen hedge or a white…
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Monthly Masterclass: April
Do it: mowing Step 1 After a couple of high cuts earlier in the season you should now be cutting your lawn on a regular basis at the height you want it. This can be as frequently as once a week at this time of year or twice weekly at the height of summer. If…