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...

Another specimen from my own garden, this month's treasure is Kerria Japonica. Produces a stunning yellow display in April. What's your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Welcome to 18 everyone. You may all be thinking that there is little to do in the garden during the winter months, especially with...

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...

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...

1. The days of BBQ's and even catching a sneaky espresso outside in the garden, I'm afraid are probably now gone. November is a good time...

Ever had this feeling at work? I have many times but this time it was really necessary and very rewarding. Plan B had 60 or so 'field...

"A garden is the best alternative therapy" Germaine Greer After 30 years of working in the Health Service, many of these as a nurse, my...

1. Between the rainy days and if the ground is not too wet, October is generally the last month for cutting the grass. Raise the cutting...