Karen

You Know Your Garden Needs Something… But What? Does something feel a bit “meh” about your garden? Maybe certain plants are getting out of hand or some areas are kind of bare. Perhaps despite frequent visits to the garden centre it’s just… disappointing. You might have specific ideas but you’re not sure they’ll work, or you might just have a sense that this space could be better. That’s where my Garden Advice can help. What Is Garden Advice? Garden Advice is for people who know their...

“When should I prune my hydrangea?” is one of the most frequently asked gardening questions. At this time of year, although pretty in frost, the old flowerheads can start to look a little, well, scruffy. And the urge to tidy is strong. So can you cut them back now? The answer is maybe... The key is knowing which hydrangea you have . Below is a simple guide to the most common types and and when to prune them. Mophead & Lacecap Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) These are the classic hydrangeas...

Now that Christmas is over, I’m looking forward to getting back to work and especially winter pruning, which I love! However, a quick check of the latest forecasts suggest I may need to delay those plans a little. Down here in Banstead, the first full week of January looks to have prolonged periods below freezing, barely reaching 3c in the day and well into minus figures overnight. That means there will be heavy frosts which are unlikely to fully thaw during the day. And while winter is often...