This week has seen a fantastic display of white flowers in hedgerows around the area. Hawthorn flowering marks the point where Spring is turning into Summer (difficult to believe with this weather). Hawthorn (Crataegus) is an ancient plant, surrounded by many myths, but it also plays a vital part in today’s environment. It can support…… Continue reading Hawthorn
Category: May 21
Soil – What is it?
Virtually all plants grow in it and its probably the most important element in your garden. But what is it and how should we look after it? Soil, dirt, muck, humus, fertile, well drained, clay, sand, chalk…..there’s lots of different terms to describe this medium which plants need to grow and flourish, but what do…… Continue reading Soil – What is it?
May Jobs for the Garden
The night time frosts are nearly over. Summer is just around the corner and your garden is full of new spring growth. Here are some jobs to be getting on with this month General gardening jobs Frost – be careful of plants with tender young growth, such as annuals & dahlias, being damaged or killed…… Continue reading May Jobs for the Garden