The January checklist
04.01.15
With winter in full swing, prepare for the chill, keep tender bulbs cool and make time to prune your apple tree
Planting a tree
21.12.14
Planting a tree is a special moment for most gardeners. But giving a tree as a gift can be a tricky business
Dealing with deadwood
14.12.14
Clear what you must, but deadwood left for worms and insects allows nature to work its magic
The first cut
07.12.14
The garden might be inactive at the moment, but cuttings in a sheltered spot will grow roots ready for spring
The December checklist
30.11.14
As the year closes, use this breathing space for a winter clear-up, pruning and planning for a burst of seasonal colour
Balancing act
16.11.14
Keeping a garden in order sometimes means making a dramatic move. Act now to stop sprawlers taking centre stage
A sense of place
09.11.14
Now’s the time for digging in and planting out, so strong roots can be established before the cold weather
The November checklist
02.11.14
Fallen leaves and the threat of frost make this month the key time for a strategic pre-winter clear-up
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