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Monty Don has urged gardeners to prune certain plants this month to avoid removing next year’s flowers. The gardening expert took to his blog to share the advice. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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4 no-fuss plants that ‘can’t be killed’ and ‘flower months at a time’ – two are slug-proof
Those new or struggling to get to grips with gardening will probably be on the hunt for little to no attention whilst looking amazing. Luckily, a few plants fit that criteria and can even act as a pest deterrent. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »4 plants to prune before the end of May to ‘encourage a second flush’ of flowers in summer
May is an important month for pruning as it can help encourage blooms later in the year. Here are some plants which need to be cut back before the end of the month. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Essential garden task will help your plants grow – and it’s the ‘last chance’ to do it
The following five tasks are essential for gardeners to complete before summer, including this weekly task that will make your lawn look fabulous. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »How you can enjoy plants – even if you know nothing about gardening and nature
Nature writer SIMON BARNES’ glorious new book is aimed at helping us look beyond the limits of our knowledge. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Four ‘beautiful’ but ‘uncontrollable’ invasive plants which can destroy your garden
It is a common misconception that invasive plants are weeds or ugly-looking, as many can look like beautiful flowers but gardeners can face penalties if they spread from your garden. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Four lesser-known Japanese knotweed ‘hybrid’ plants to watch out for in your garden
Japanese knotweed has several hybrids which look very similar to the origin plant. Japanese knotweed is incredibly invasive and can spread rapidly. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Monty Don advises letting plants ‘harden off’ to keep them thriving
According to gardening expert Monty Don, while May is the perfect time to plant annuals, it is important to let them “harden off”. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Three plants gardening expert claims must be pruned now for ‘better and more flowers’
May is a joyous month in the garden with more consistently warm temperatures and the promise of summer just around the corner. But there are still tasks to get on with – one of them is pruning. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Four plants to grow with lavender for a healthier and more beautiful garden
There is a natural and very effective way to give your garden a boost without having to resort to chemicals, which is to grow certain flowers, herbs and even trees next to your lavender plants. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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