Over the Fence Blog

Our Guide to Planting Hedges By Rachael – Content Editor Published September 2022   Why plant a hedge? As well as creating boundaries, hedges make important garden features that provide valuable privacy and give shelter to a wide range of wildlife, most notably the many species of garden birds that choose to make their nests in them. […]

Our September Pet of the Month for Scallywags is Ricky! By Rachael – Content Editor Published September 2022 September is here, and it’s time to introduce you to another one of our beautiful pets. This month we are meeting Ricky the house rabbit, a continental giant who loves cuddles.     Good afternoon Ricky Good afternoon How […]

Making Space for Wildlife in Your Garden By Rachael – Content Editor Published August 2022 We hear it so much: Butterflies becoming scarce, fewer garden birds than in previous years and to cap it all, bees dying out through harmful agrochemicals and habitat loss. It’s not a good outlook, but as gardeners, we have a chance to […]

Caring for Your Lawn Around the Year By Rachael – Content Editor Published August 2022   The lawn for most people is the centre of their garden, and the setting for all sorts of family activities and events.  Keeping it healthy, attractive and in a fit state requires good management.  To help you plan your maintenance […]

New season’s bulbs come into the garden centres from mid-August. The earlier you buy them the fresher they are and there will be a greater selection to choose from.

August’s Plant of the Month By Rachael – Content Editor Published June 2022   Our plant of the month for August is Echinacea! An easy-to-grow and reliable addition to any flower bed. Available in a variety of colours, you can fill your beds and borders with Echinaceas and enjoy vibrant flowering throughout the later summer months. What are Echinacea plants? […]

What Is The Best Way To Care For A Bamboo Plant? Guest Blog – By Tony Manhart

Our August Pet of the Month for Scallywags is Oscar! By Rachael – Content Editor Published July 2022     A new month is here, which means it’s time to introduce another of our beautiful pets to you. At Scallywags, we get out and meet a special pet every month so we can share them with our lovely […]