This winter has been tough on lawns and with the recent warm weather we’ve all started spending more time outdoors. If you have a dog you might be dealing with large, dead, yellow patches. Or, perhaps the yard was damaged by the vicious cold and never ending piles of snow. Even salt and gravel ploughed onto the lawn by passing ploughs can wreak havoc on your turf. This week we’re going to talk about repairing damaged

Planting berries in containers is a great option for homes with limited outdoor space. Or, if you’re anything like me and have actually just run out of space in the garden. Most berries need full sunshine so it can be helpful if the container can be easily moved around your yard to maximize sun exposure throughout the growing season. There are a few considerations when you’re planting your berry crop, to ensure a bountiful yield.

The chill is on and your garden is looking tired! Time to send it to bed…. Empty any ceramic or terracotta planters to prevent them from cracking over the winter season. Roll up the garden hose and store it away, be sure to drain the lines and turn off the water from the inside source to prevent lines from freezing. Enrich garden beds with compost or manure turning into the soil with a pitch fork.

It’s already started. Most mornings the grass on the lawn is tinged with the grey, tell-tale sparkle of frost. For this reason some areas in your garden may looking a little haggard and are ready to be pruned down and cleaned up in preparation for winter. You first need to ensure the plant you are pruning should be pruned in the fall, as honestly many plants would prefer to be left alone at this time