As summer slowly withdraws and the autumn chill takes over, the garden in September becomes crucial. Days grow shorter and nights become cooler. And as trees shed leaf after leaf – little harbingers of the colder months to come, you can get your mind off how yet another summer has passed and how fleeting time, […]
Tip of the Month
Monthly Care for Your Garden and Plants
We strongly believe that planning and preparing are crucial for success in every area. Gardening is no exception, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what you are supposed to do this month—especially if you have limited experience in the gardening area. So, we at Fantastic Gardeners decided to share our expert point of […]
Gardens and gardeners alike should both take advantage of the fact that nature allows a rest at this time of year. There’s less to do in a midwinter garden than at any other time of year but the tasks that do need attending to are important.
As we head into August we’re moving towards ‘late summer’ (where did the year go!). In some ways your gardening tasks are getting more manageable; the summer bedding is in place, and the major weeding is done as the spring and early summer growing period is passed. On the downside, especially in dry summers, by […]
The year-round pleasure of fresh, home-grown food depends on a well-planned vegetable garden. In the UK, where seasonal weather patterns vary greatly, knowing when to sow and harvest various crops can make all the difference. Timing matters most whether you are planting outside in the warmer seasons or indoors to start ahead in the colder […]