Suggestions for the top ten gardening tasks to improve your garden this month. Just choose a couple per week & it’s easy!
Calendar
January
January days are short and often grey and cold but it’s the start of a new year and time to plan your garden.
February
It’s cold and frosty in the garden but our days are lengthening… at last winter is drawing to a close.
March
Soon we will have blossom, early bulbs and nesting birds, all welcome signs that spring has arrived.
April
At last it’s warming up and the garden is greening up nicely as fresh new shoots and leaves appear. It’s time to sow…
May
Spring is in full swing and the garden is lush and full of life. The Bluebells are out and Cherry trees are in full bloom.
June
It’s early summer and here’s the reward for all your planning. The garden is bursting into life with colourful flowers.
July
It’s the height of summer and the garden is bursting at the seams with beautiful blooms, wild flowers and wild creatures.
August
August usually brings heat and drought to the garden. It’s hot! How will your plants and animals handle the heat?
September
There is a hint of autumn in the air with sun filled misty mornings, ripe seeds to collect and fruit laden branches.
October
October days are short but magical with dramatic changes in the garden every day. It’s harvest time.
November
We have had a lovely mild start to autumn and our trees are still full of colourful leaves and fruits.
December
December is a great time to prepare for next year by digging new beds or just relaxing with spot of armchair gardening.