Gardening Tips for August

Watering is key to growing plants well, so here we look at how to get it just right. This not only means providing the water our gardens need, but using it wisely.

Apples and pears: summer pruning

Summer pruning apples and pears allows sunlight to ripen the fruit and ensures good cropping the following year. This is the main method of pruning for restricted forms such as cordons, espaliers, fans and pyramids.

Gardening in July

This is often one of the hottest months of the year and a great time to sit out and enjoy your garden.

Watering

Watering is key to growing plants well, so here we look at how to get it just right. This not only means providing the water our gardens need, but using it wisely.

Gardening – What you should be doing in June

Building raised beds is a great way to add more growing space to your garden, especially if your soil is poor.

How to make a raised bed

Building raised beds is a great way to add more growing space to your garden, especially if your soil is poor.