Drought or Drown – what not to plant?

Drought or Drown – what not to plant?

Noel Kingsbury has just published a piece in the Telegraph online, wonderfully identified in the link as ‘Middle Column Puff’ , about rainier gardening. It’s about gardening in the New Wet and follows his previous, recent piece about how we still...
What NOT to do in your garden in April

What NOT to do in your garden in April

They tell you : The arrival of spring can mean fast growth. Love this, as I see daffodils shivering in the east wind and refusing to open…. In sunny weather, temperatures can rise sharply in greenhouses and cold frames. To prevent damage to seedlings, make sure your...
What NOT to do in your garden this week, in the snow.

What NOT to do in your garden this week, in the snow.

Mow the lawn ( yes…) Mow your lawn now and you’ll enjoy a greener, denser and harder-wearing patch throughout the summer. Whether you want a bowling-green lawn or just a bit of grass for the kids to play on, regular mowing will improve the appearance of...
What NOT to do in January

What NOT to do in January

They say (it’s all true, promise you!) :-  Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch. Yey! Drive the neighbours mad with the racket!! The noise any decent sized shredder  makes is excruciating. However, the jamming can be a nightmare and the...
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