January 2018 - Gardens and Gardening

Bringing back the garden hedgerow

A garden hedgerow no longer has to be the neatly trimmed, uniform hedge that runs along the border of your garden. By carefully selecting differing hedges, mixing them up with some trees you can get a great looking hedgerow that is also great for wildlife. Hedgerows have numerous benefits, providing Read more…

By Bea Thomson, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago

Flowers and bulbs

Plants to sow in January or February

The advantage of planting seeds early is that it gives them a chance to flower in the first year after sowing, a perfect way to add colour to your borders in the summer. Sow the seeds indoors in January or February in a warm and well-lit environment, moving the seedlings Read more…

By Bea Thomson, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago