Dividing Perennials in Autumn: Check the Plant and Soil First
A focused guide to choosing suitable perennials for autumn division, preparing their new positions and avoiding unnecessary root disturbance.
A focused guide to choosing suitable perennials for autumn division, preparing their new positions and avoiding unnecessary root disturbance.
A practical autumn guide to matching spring bulbs to a suitable pot, checking planting depth and keeping winter drainage clear.
Turn fallen autumn leaves into free leaf mould for mulching and improving soil, using a simple bag or cage method that works in gardens of many sizes.
Late June is all about staying gently on top of growth. Here’s a practical UK checklist for staking, light pruning, weeding and greenhouse checks.
Short on time? This early-June UK garden checklist covers watering, weeding, staking, containers, lawns, and quick veg jobs for the week.
Choosing a picnic hamper is easier when you know how many people it needs to serve, what must stay cool and how far it will be carried. This guide compares fitted hampers, cooler baskets and useful picnic accessories.
From a manoeuvrable 90-litre garden barrow to a stable 200-litre twin-wheel model, compare the Carrimore wheelbarrows available from Chestnut Mill and choose the right capacity, tray material and wheel type.
Frost can wreak havoc in UK gardens, but a few smart steps can keep your plants safe. Here’s what actually works for frost protection—and what to avoid.
January is the perfect time for pruning many trees and shrubs in UK gardens. Here’s what you can (and shouldn’t) cut back now, plus the best tools and safe pruning tips.
Soggy, waterlogged soil is common in UK gardens during winter. Here’s how to fix it—fast and long term—with practical, budget-friendly drainage solutions anyone can try.