Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro, autumn is the perfect time to prepare for a dazzling spring display. From tulips and daffodils to hyacinths and crocuses, planting bulbs now ensures a burst of colour when warmer days return. Our guide covers everything you need to know—choosing the right bulbs, preparing your soil, planting at the correct depth, and caring for your blooms—so you can look forward to a vibrant, healthy garden in the spring.
Want to enjoy the rich fragrance and vibrant colour of hyacinths this Christmas? Now’s the perfect time to start forcing your bulbs. With just a pot, soil, and a little patience, you can coax these winter beauties into flowering indoors. Our simple guide walks you through choosing pre-chilled bulbs, creating the right growing conditions, and caring for them until they burst into festive bloom—just in time for the holiday celebrations.
October is a busy and rewarding month in the garden. With summer behind us and winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare your plants, greenhouse, and lawn for the colder months ahead. From lifting and storing tubers to planting trees, pruning roses, and clearing fallen leaves, there’s plenty to do to keep your garden healthy and thriving. Here are the essential jobs to tackle this month to make sure your garden is ready for winter and set up for success in spring.
