Bringing us the coldest and shortest days of the year, it will be difficult looking out of the window to be excited by your garden but even amongst all the cold and wet nature is soldiering on and preparing to burst into beauty.
Gardener's Calendar
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Time to be in the garden. With the weather milder and day length increasing, March usually marks the start of spring. Days can be filled with sunshine to warm up the soil, stirring a host of spring bulbs from dormancy into leaf and bloom.
With day length improving, plants are growing at a fantastic pace. A time for inspiration, everywhere you will see ideas for the garden but none better than at Redfields. NOW is the time to put those ideas into practice.
By now the weather should be great. Tasks in the garden should be met with a cheer rather than with a groan. Listed below are jobs requiring attention this month. However, most of all, now is the time to entertain and enjoy the garden.
September brings us to the most fruitful season of them all. A month with hopefully heavy yields and dramatic colours for the gardener to enjoy. There really is something for everyone this month! Autumn, natures time for planting...
With most jobs already done in preparation of winter, a good time to visit the Garden Centre, be inspired and start making plans for next year. During nicer days, follow these tips to ensure the garden stays in good condition during winter.
The time to start preparing the garden for spring. With mild weather we see early signs of emerging bulbs. A motivator to get started. Spending time now preparing the garden will help to maximise the enjoyment when spring arrives.
With daffodils and blossom covered trees, a sign that spring is upon us. With day length improving and a stronger sun, expect some really warm days. Don’t be deceived by the warmth though, expect some frosty nights, protect tender plants with fleece.
The weather is warming up and now it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labours. Summer is just around the corner when outdoor living becomes reality, get jobs done now so you can enjoy the barbecues and parties the coming months will bring.
A time for holidays and harvesting but there are still plenty of jobs to be done. Walking through the garden with a pair of secateurs is a good way to spend an afternoon in the garden and tidy it at the same time.
Sometimes regarded as the first month of spring, much can be done in preparation. Lawns laid, bulbs planted, shrubs and trees given a good start with warm moist soil. Use the good days to finish off those last few jobs.
As the days shorten towards Winter Solstice there is even less daylight left to spend in the garden. Try to spend this precious time wisely fitting in those maintenance jobs, pruning and tidying up plants on fences and walls.
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Sunday
10.30am to 4.30pm
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