Spring Garden Guides

October is 'Peak Spring' and the perfect time to get those summer veggies in and prepare the garden for the hot months ahead. Spread an extra layer of garden mix on the veggie beds, add some compost and mulch to lock in the moisture.

Late winter and spring flowering shrubs bare their flowers on wood they produced the previous growing season. That means they're best pruned (if at all) immediately after flowering, before next seasons flower buds are formed. In cold climates it's wise to delay pruning until the risk of frost damage is...

A vase of freshly picked roses more than compensates for any extra effort required in growing them. Rose planting is traditionally done in winter, but container grown plants for spring planting are an increasing trend. Garden centres stock a limited selection of the most popular varieties. A more extensive range...