1. Late Autumn Planting
- While the ground is still warm it is still possible to plant bulbs, roses, fruit, trees and shrubs.
- The window for Autumn planting ends when the frost arrive, usually at the end of the year, and it's important to keep newly-planted plant’s well-watered until the ground freezes so they get a good start before going into full dormancy during Winter.
- Using mycorrhizal fungi, we sell Empathy Rootgrow. The fungi attaches itself to the roots of the rose and stimulates much stronger root growth for longer lasting, better performing plants. It also helps the soil recover if you’re planting a rose where one use to be. Mycorrhizal fungi can be used when planting most plants.
2. Feed The Birds
- Birds can’t rely on worms and fruits in the winter for food. Instead they turn to seeds, and that’s something you as their human neighbour can help them stock up on. Make sure to place the bird feeder in a spot that’s sheltered from strong winds.
- It’s so rewarding to feed the garden birds and now is the time to start to regularly feed them, as temperatures start to fall. Visit our garden bird food and care section for ideas.
3. Christmas
- As we move in to December most people start thinking about Christmas trees, and it’s worth considering a pot grown tree. As well as saving you money (with a little care, a potted tree can be brought back inside next Christmas), it’s the most sustainable option as it can be planted in your garden after the festive period, giving you and your family, not to mention the wildlife, great pleasure.
- We have a range of Fraser Firs, Norway Spruce and Nordman in stock from £12.99
- If you do buy a cut tree, be sure to recycle it when the Christmas celebrations are over, as there’s still so much to gain from it. Shred it for chippings to spread on ericaceous plants, such as Rhododendrons and Azaleas, or use it for garden paths. The branches can also make useful plant supports for peas and broad beans.
- We are supporting Primrose Hospice with their first Treecycle campaign. They will be collecting Christmas trees in the local areas and recycling them at our hospice in Aston Fields in return for a small donation to the hospice.
Finally, I would like to wish all our customers the most wonderful Christmas and prosperous New Year. We look forward to welcoming you all in the Nursery and The Potting Shed in 2023! 🎄