Any outdoor space such as a balcony, patio or small garden can be turned into a real gem of a space. You don’t need lots of space to grow plants, vegetables, fruit herbs and even trees! What you do need is good soil, sunlight and a water source.
Gardening through winter can seem like a daunting prospect but any sunny days can be great opportunities to catch up on jobs in the garden.
We have put together an essential December garden checklist to help keep you gardening through the winter including garden maintenance, pruning clearing up jobs, winter crops and what to sow indoors.
What are Fleece Blankets?
The Haxnicks Extra-Thick Fleece Blanket is part of our range of durable and reusable plant protection fabrics that can be put in place in a matter of minutes. The blanket lightweight, breathable and soft. It can be quickly laid over tender crops and easily secured using either pegs or heavy stones around the edges.
Did you know that you could plant seeds in the autumn? Most won't do much over winter but get your timing right and you will have much earlier fruit, vegetables and flowers next year. Find out how to do it and why it works.
Its that time of year when the garden needs a good tidy. The leaves are beginning to fall from the trees. Plus most summer vegetable have been harvested and its time to dispose of the plants. So should you compost your garden waste or could you have a bonfire to dispose of it?
So, your harvest is in and your gardening is done for the year. You are ready to sit back and relax until it all starts again in Spring. But hold on a minute. Your soil has taken a battering over the season. As temperatures start to drop and soil activity slows it will need a little attention before you put your feet up. Find out here how to prepare your garden for winter, how to look after your soil and how to ensure your soil is ready for growing vegetables from seed next year.
