Fab 5 gardening jobs to do in ... February
1. Apple Tree Pruning - Now is the time to take care of your apple trees. It is important to remove damaged or diseased branches, any...
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Boyd
- Jan 21, 2020
- 1 min
A client asked me ... last week
"Boyd, whilst you are here this week, can you cut the grass"? Those that know me quite well, recognise that I am a thinker, a reflector,...
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Boyd
- Jan 12, 2020
- 2 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... January
Welcome to 2021 everyone. 2020 was very much a hard year, so here's hoping to a brighter 21. Anyway, here's my top 5 jobs for the month....
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Boyd
- Apr 7, 2019
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... April
Photinia (Red Robin) For a shrub that performs well all year, providing great structure in the garden, and then in Spring you get the...
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Boyd
- Jan 1, 2019
- 1 min
Courtyard Coupon
Welcome to 2019. I spent a little time over the holiday period reviewing my Garden Design portfolio. It has grown over the past 5 years,...
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Boyd
- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
Plan B - One year in
"Green fingers are made, not born: success comes to all, with practice" (Nigel Colborn) Well Nigel, I have had a fair amount of practice...
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Boyd
- Jul 29, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... July
Hydrangea With so many varieties, the Hydrangea is a perfect plant for summer. Check out this variety in my very own garden. Hydrangea...
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Boyd
- Jul 1, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... July
Here's your top 5 for July. 1. The grass! After a very busy few months with cutting the grass, this prolonged hot and dry weather will...
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boydmullins
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... May
This month we have the lovely Japanese flowering crab apple. Such beautiful flowers in May that will brighten up any part of the garden....
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Boyd
- May 20, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... May
As the weather improves, I expect you will all start to enjoy your garden more, so here are a few tips to help you out. 1. National...
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Boyd
- Apr 29, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... April
Another specimen from my own garden, this month's treasure is Kerria Japonica. Produces a stunning yellow display in April. What's your...
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Boyd
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... April
I have had several reminders that this months blog is late. No excuses, it just is! Anyway, down to business. 1. FREE Plants! Has your...
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Boyd
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month ... March
A personal favourite of mine that is making a bit of a resurgence in the plant word. Camellia This beauty is in my own garden where I am...
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Boyd
- Mar 1, 2018
- 2 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... March
1. It's Snow Joke! The 'Beast from the East' has met Portuguese Emma and we have a lovely blanket of snow this week. This will delay...
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Boyd
- Feb 15, 2018
- 1 min
Plant of the month February
A new feature for the Plan B blog. One plant for each month of the year - one that is in its 'best show' that month and provides colour...
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Boyd
- Feb 1, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... February
February can be a bleak yet short month but grab the opportune days to be outside. 1. Lawn care - It's way too early to start mowing but...
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Boyd
- Jan 15, 2018
- 1 min
A Splash of Winter Colour
Winter can be a bleak and dull time in the garden, especially if you have not planned for 'winter show' from your plants (bulbs, bark,...
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Boyd
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... January
Welcome to 18 everyone. You may all be thinking that there is little to do in the garden during the winter months, especially with...
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Boyd
- Dec 5, 2017
- 1 min
Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... December
It's actually freezing out there (at times), and will probably only get colder, so here's a practical list for the month. Maybe your...
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Boyd
- Nov 22, 2017
- 2 min
Planting Frenzy
Plan B has been on a planting spree - 293 over 3 days across 2 sites. Admittedly, some were very small 2 litre pots, others though were...
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