Encourage Beneficial Insects

Encourage beneficial insects by installing a bug box. We have an extensive selection available now in the Garden Centre.

Keep on top of weeding

Keep on top of weeds driveways, patios etc.

Spray potatoes and tomatoes

Potatoes and tomatoes can now be sprayed with a protective fungicide as a preventative measure against blight. James Wong suggests that diluting an aspirin in water and spraying the solution on leaves can be a great alternative to fungicide; we have yet to try this ourselves though, so do so at your own risk.

Spring Flowering Shrubs

Many spring flowering shrubs can be pruned once they've finished flowering. Rosmarinus (rosemary), evergreen berberis, cornus (winter flowering dogwoods), deutzia, magnolia, syringa (lilac), spiraea (bridal wreath), deciduous elaeagnus (oleaster), cytisus (broom) and bubbleja globosa to mention a few.

Lawn Care

Mow grass at least once a week to maintain its height.

Roses

There's no better time to buy a rose. We have a super selection available; if you need advice just ask.