As usual the March Weather is unpredictable, ranging from sunny and warm to sleet showers and strong winds. For gardeners March weather is always a challenge. When to plant, when to mow when to dig. Here at Chopwell we find March weather challenging too! Weeds start growing. If you can get into the garden the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: spring bulbs
Signs the Seasons are Changing
Slowly, subtly there are signs the seasons are changing from winter to Spring. Here at Chopwell we can work longer days as the light increases, although it is still rather muddy underfoot! What we notice as the seasons change Colour coming back into gardens with bulbs starting with snowdrops and aconite. Soon crocus, daffodils and… Read more »
Colourful Spring
Colourful Spring is on its way. The bubs are showing and some are already flowering. Colourful Spring started with the snowdrops back in late January and now we are moving on to crocus, daffodils, hellebores primroses and violets. All a sure sign that winter is on the way out! The Chopwell team love looking at… Read more »
Plant, Plant, Plant
October is a great time to plant. Plant bulbs for spring colour. Plant trees and shrubs for long term structure, colour and form Plant hedges to define your boundaries and areas of your garden Bulbs Spring bulbs need planting now, crocus, daffodil, along with tulips and alliums (ornamental onions) all need the winter in the… Read more »
Put the garden to bed
The clocks are about to change so it is time to put the garden to bed. The chances for barbeques and sitting on patios has passed, the summer flowers are wilting, and the garden is less appealing. What to do now A few chores now will keep your garden looking decent for the winter and… Read more »
Spring Flowering Bulbs
We hope your garden is coming to life with colourful spring bulbs. Maybe you planted them last autumn or they have been there for many years. As you admire the vibrant colours take the opportunity to check that all the clumps are doing well. When a spring bulb is in flower it really is the… Read more »
Spring bulbs for colour at the base of your tree
Planting spring bulbs creates colour and at the base of your tree. They also complement the emerging buds, leaves and flowers. As the buds start to open on your tree to reveal beautiful blossom or glossy leaves the base may look a little bare in comparison. How about planting spring bulbs at the base of… Read more »


