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Harvesting late-season apples in September is both rewarding and practical when done right. Start by identifying your apple varieties and checking for ripeness—look for vibrant skin color, ease of picking, and that perfect taste test. Equip yourself with picking bags, a sturdy ladder, and pruning shears to make the process safe and efficient. When harvesting, handle each apple gently, twisting and lifting to avoid bruising, and sort them carefully afterward. Damaged fruits should be enjoyed immediately, while quality apples can be stored longer if wrapped individually and kept in a cool, ventilated space. With the right technique, you’ll enjoy crisp, flavorful apples well into autumn.

Get your garden autumn-ready with these essential September gardening jobs. From planting spring bulbs and dividing perennials to harvesting sweetcorn, apples, and potatoes, now is the perfect time to prepare for next year’s blooms and enjoy the last of your crops. Discover expert tips on watering, deadheading, greenhouse care, and even how to ripen pumpkins in time for Halloween.

August is a busy month in the garden! From watering and feeding pots and shrubs to staking tall flowers, deadheading, and harvesting crops, there’s plenty to do. It’s also the ideal time to take cuttings, prepare lawns for autumn turfing, and keep fruiting plants thriving. Visit us for tools, feeds, and expert advice to help you along the way.

As summer fades, our biggest spring flowering bulb collection arrives—bringing early blooms, low-maintenance beauty, and lasting colour to your garden. With a wide variety to choose from and benefits like attracting pollinators and returning year after year, there’s every reason to get planting now.

As the weather heats up we need to be checking on our plants and gardens to keep them healthy and watered. Here’s a detailed guide from the experts at Burston Garden Centre.

As we step into July, our gardens are in full bloom, showcasing the vibrant colours and lush greenery that summer brings. But, there's a lot for us to do, here some helpful hints from the experts at Burston Garden Centre.

As the weather heats up we need to be checking on our plants and gardens to keep them healthy and watered. Here’s a detailed guide from the experts at Burston Garden Centre.

Enhance your cooking skills and enjoy indoor gardening with amazing windowsill herbs. Here’s a detailed guide from the experts at Burston Garden Centre.

Planting Dahlia Tubers in the UK involves several key steps to ensure successful growth and blooming. Here’s a detailed guide from the experts at Burston Garden Centre.

With Summer fast approaching we need to be tending to our gardens now. Here are our top tips for your must-do jobs in the garden in May.