Gardening Tips

Below is a selection of jobs that can be done throughout the year. The list is by no means exhaustive, and many of the jobs can be done throughout the year and/or at other times. Some jobs, such as pruning and hedge trimming, depend upon the type of plant - call Tom for free advice or to arrange for a free quote.

January

Construction jobs; Support plants damaged by bad weather, or likely to be damaged; Planting (during suitable weather); Snow clearance; Cleaning of greenhouses and sheds

February

Construction jobs; Aerate & scarify lawns; Planting (during suitable weather); Snow clearance; Cleaning of greenhouses and sheds; Mulching; Pruning

March

Construction (particularly ponds); Turf laying; Planting; Lawn mowing; Aerate & scarify lawns; Weeding; Mulching; Pruning

April

Turf laying; Planting; Lawn mowing; Aerate & scarify lawns; Trim hedges; Weeding; Mulching; Pruning

May

Turf laying; Planting; Lawn mowing; Trim hedges; Weeding; Mulching

June

Turf laying; Planting; Lawn mowing (raise blades during dry weather); Trim hedges; Weeding; Mulching

July

Trim hedges; Deadheading; Lawn mowing (raise blades during dry weather); Weeding; Mulching

August

Trim hedges; Deadheading; Ensure plants watered while on holiday; Pruning; Mulching; Lawn mowing (raise blades during dry weather)

September

Laying turf; Construction jobs; Deadheading; Pruning; Aerate & scarify lawns; Lawn mowing; Planting; Leaf clearing (to prevent fungal spores germinating underneath)

October

Laying turf; Construction jobs; Planting (including bulbs and trees); Lawn mowing; Leaf clearing (to prevent fungal spores germinating underneath)

November

Construction jobs; Turf laying; Planting (including bulbs and trees); Leaf clearing (to prevent fungal spores germinating underneath)

December

Construction jobs; Ground preparation; Snow clearance; Leaf clearing (to prevent fungal spores germinating underneath)



Construction jobs might include pond or rockery construction, installation and/or building of compost heaps, window boxes, or laying of paths or driveways

Call today on 0845 368 2111 or 07985 934846 for a free consultation.