by usefulgear | Jul 1, 2023 | Gardening
July tends to be warm and dry and watering our plants is a necessity. It is worth covering flower and vegetable beds with a layer of mulch to keep moisture in and deter slugs and snails. It is also the perfect time for sowing seeds as temperatures are much warmer,...
by usefulgear | Jun 5, 2023 | Gardening
The earth is much warmer this month, making it ideal to immediately plant seed and young plants. It’s crucial to keep in mind that more watering may be required during extended dry spells. To maintain a steady supply of crops, you can still sow successionally...
by usefulgear | May 10, 2023 | Gardening
May brings the most beautiful bluebells and an exciting splash of colour from Iris. The garden beckons, its fresh and lush growth is in abundance, with birds and insects fluttering around. I am constantly on a slug watch protecting my little seedlings and get a...
by usefulgear | Apr 1, 2023 | Gardening
Wow! Where has the first three months gone? it’s exciting to see the first seedlings appear, and when the magnolia trees burst into flower, April has arrived. However, be mindful of those cold snaps and occasional frosts. Keeping seedlings protected is better than...
by usefulgear | Mar 1, 2023 | Gardening
March is hectic, and it is hard not to get too excited about seed planting. In milder parts of the UK, the soil is starting to warm up for outdoor planting, but we must still be cautious of the cold frosty snaps. I have lost many a seedling due to sowing too soon....
