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Phew what a scorcher last week! There is potentially more of the same to come. The extreme weather may have left you wanting some pampering, your plants will feel the same. How to pamper your plants Plants needs are fairly simple Water Food Protection from weather extremes Water Make sure your plants have enough water. … Read more »
Have you heard or seen the box moth caterpillar? It is a relatively recent problem in the UK, but devastating if your plant gets infected. Box Blight Box blight has been a problem in the UK for a number of years, a fungus infection that causes die back and bare patches on box bushes. It… Read more »
In your garden, April is a time for decisions. Now is the time to decide if the plans and ideas you had for your outside space during the dark days of winter are dreams or will become reality. It is also when the weather makes decisions regarding plants and planting difficult! Summer bedding and frost… Read more »
It is lovely to know the Easter Break is almost upon us. Traditionally Easter tasks includes starting to plant seeds and seedlings ready for the summer. The wet and cold weather since December, means the ground may not really be ready to accept tender plants and seeds. If you are keen to get planting… Read more »
It can be difficult to know what to do in your garden after so much rain. When the Chopwell team are asked, our usual answer is ‘as little as possible’. Clay and drainage Large parts of Warwickshire are on clay, which is nutrient rich but slow to drain. You may have puddles in your… Read more »
Be kind to your garden and plants they are going through a stressful time due to the weather. The recent hot dry spell followed by torrential rain has been tough for all living things including your garden. Be kind to your pots Keep watering and if possible stand a plant in a pot in a… Read more »
When clients ask What is the best way to help my garden through the summer heat and drought? The Chopwell answer is Mulch! Mulch is a protective layer between soil and sun, for pots, flowerbeds and grass. Mulch mowing Most mowers have a mulch option, where you lose the grass box and the cuttings are… Read more »
As the temperatures soar this week is your garden summer ready? It has been pretty dry all April so your garden is already dry. Time to start watering, particularly anything in pots or recently planted. Top tips for watering Water when plants are in the shade, ideally once the sun has moved round so… Read more »
After the storm, the clear up. Luckily here in Warwickshire we did not experience major flooding in the last storm, but it stripped leaves from plants and filled drains with debris. With more storms likely during the winter, follow our simple tips to minimise the impact of storms to your garden. Clear drains and… Read more »
We hope you’ve had a great summer so far! Maybe though your summer garden is looking tired, unloved and a bit of a mess? Don’t despair ! With secateurs and a mower your garden will soon be looking presentable again. Mow the lawn It may be a bit brown in places, set the mower a… Read more »
