Gardeners 4 All Seasons

Autumn Lawn Care: Feeding, Scarifying and Preparing for Winter

Alice Cockerill — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:53 +0000

Autumn is one of the most important times of year for lawn care. As temperatures begin to fall, rainfall increases and daylight hours become shorter, your lawn faces a different set of challenges to the summer we have just faced. However, with the right preparation, autumn is also an excellent opportunity to strengthen your grass and prepare it for a healthier spring. From mowing and aerating to…

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September Garden Jobs: What to Plant, Prune and Maintain

Alice Cockerill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:27 +0000

September is a busy month in the garden. Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty to do before autumn arrives in full force. It is the perfect time to tidy borders, collect seeds, plant spring-flowering bulbs and make the most of the last days of summer colour. Whether you have a large garden, a small patio or a few containers, here are some of the most useful garden jobs to tackle in…

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Plant of the Month September: Heathers

Alice Cockerill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:57 +0000

Heathers are low-growing shrubs belonging mainly to the heath family, Ericaceae. They are often associated with windswept moorlands and heathland, but many varieties make excellent garden plants. Different types flower at different times of year. Some bloom in winter and early spring, while others provide their main display during summer or autumn. Flowers can range from white and soft pink to…

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Planting in a Drought

Alice Cockerill — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:04 +0000

With the UK and other parts of the world having recently faced extremely hot temperatures, and looking set to do so again, we must look to adapting our gardens to face and survive such a climate where watering is also restricted. If you need any help…

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Plant of the Month August: Russian Sage

Alice Cockerill — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:26 +0000

Russian sage is a woody perennial known scientifically as Salvia yangii (formerly classified as Perovskia atriplicifolia). Despite its name, it is not actually a type of sage used for cooking. Instead, it belongs to the mint family and is valued as an ornamental plant in gardens around the world. Native to Central Asia, it thrives in dry, sunny environments, making it an excellent choice for…

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Plant of the Month July: Sunflowers

Alice Cockerill — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:30:48 +0000

There are very few flowers that are as instantly recognizable and capture the feeling of summer like the sunflower. With its golden petals, tall green stem, and cheerful appearance, the sunflower has become a symbol of happiness, warmth, and optimism around the world. Known scientifically as Helianthus annuus, the sunflower gets its name from its unique relationship with sunlight.

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What to Do in Your Garden This Month: July

Alice Cockerill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:20 +0000

July is a busy and rewarding month for home gardeners and professional gardeners alike. With longer days, warmer weather, and plants growing quickly, there are plenty of jobs to keep your garden looking healthy, colourful, and productive. From watering and harvesting to pruning and planning for the later months, a little regular care now will help your garden thrive through summer.

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Basic Pruning Techniques

Alice Cockerill — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:55 +0000

Pruning can be one of the most intimidating gardening tasks for beginners. After all, cutting parts off an otherwise healthy plant can feel a little counterintuitive. However, when done correctly, pruning is one of the most beneficial things you can do for many trees, shrubs, climbers, and perennials. It encourages healthy growth, improves flowering and fruiting, helps maintain shape…

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How to Improve Garden Soil

Alice Cockerill — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:44 +0000

If there’s one thing that makes the biggest difference to a garden’s success, it isn’t expensive plants, fancy landscaping, or specialist tools—it’s the soil. Healthy soil is the foundation of everything. It feeds plants, holds moisture, supports roots, and determines how well your garden performs throughout the year. In many cases, if plants are struggling, the problem isn’t the plant at all—it’s…

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How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden

Alice Cockerill — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:09 +0000

A thriving garden is about more than beautiful flowers and neatly trimmed lawns. Behind the scenes, an army of pollinators is hard at work helping plants reproduce, fruit develop, and ecosystems flourish. From honeybees and bumblebees to butterflies, hoverflies, moths, and even beetles, pollinators play a vital role in the health of our gardens and the wider environment. Unfortunately…

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