What’s happening outdoors?
To help you plan ahead and make the most of your garden all year round,
here’s a handy reminder of important things to do, plus a few gardening ideas.
January
What to grow: Hellebore
Evergreen flowering
perennial with beautiful
white flowers in late winter.
Things to do: Recycle
your Christmas tree into
mulch to protect and retain
moisture in your soil.
February
What to grow: Alpines
Spring flowering, adding colour to
your garden.
Things to do: Start sowing early vegetable
and salad seeds, ensuring their protection
from the weather.
March
What to grow: Camellia
Provides evergreen colour
in your garden from winter
to spring.
Things to do: Spring into a
home spa on chilly evenings
and enjoy the relaxing
benefits of a hot tub.
April
May
What to grow: Senetti
Daisy-like flowers ideal
for planting in borders
and containers.
Things to do: Sow lawn
seed, lay new turf or feed
your grass to encourage
growth.
What to grow: Geranium
Large, brightly coloured
blooms in wonderful
pinks and reds.
Things to do: Add colour
to your garden with
bedding plants such as
petunias.
June
What to grow: Roses
Traditional garden favourite in a variety of
colours and flower sizes.
Things to do: Simply relax. Enjoy the evenings
around your garden table with friends and the
bright days catching some sun.
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