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. […]

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.

8 Tips for Watering Your Garden By Rachael – Content Editor Published July 2022   It’s getting hot out there   During summer, it is more important than ever to make sure our garden is watered adequately. Nobody wants to be parched on a hot, sunny day – especially not your plants! But don’t worry, we […]

July’s Plant of the Month By Rachael – Content Editor Published July 2022   Our plant of the month for July is the Celosia! A variety of plants produce vibrant and dazzling displays of flowers, lasting for several months at a time. Often referred to as a ‘love them or hate them’ plant, the unusual appearance of […]

How to Identify Powdery Mildew on Your Plants Guest Blog – By Tony Manhart

How to Choose the Right Plants for Your Soil By Rachael – Content Editor Published May 2022   When selecting plants for our gardens, we tend to choose them by how they look – flower colour, foliage, height, spread and when they will look at their best.  These are all important considerations; however, you also need […]

Want to know what type of gardening jobs need to be done in February? Keep on reading! Cut back ornamental grasses. Plant ‘in the green’ snowdrops (with leaves!) Deadhead winter pansy and viola. Remove old stems on herbaceous perennials. Pot up containers with hardy spring bedding such as primroses and forget-me-nots. Continue to plant trees […]