gardening to-do list

Spring is knocking on winter’s door so it’s time to do a bit of soil prep, pruning and veggie planting in anticipation of the warmer months Chores to consider for August gardening The last month of winter is often the most brutal but it is also when the new season is tantalisingly within our sights. […]

Christmas is a time when all the family get together to celebrate the festive season. Here’s what to plant, sow and grow before the masses descend Your checklist for getting the garden in shape for the festive season: Step-up deadheading of flowers. This removal of fading blooms means the energy that the plants would have […]

The experts at Kings Plant Barn are here to help How do I transplant a reasonably mature fruit tree? This depends on how big it is, what type of tree it is, the time of year and where it is going. If it is a large tree, only specific landscapers will be able to help […]

You loved our June gardening guide so much we’ve created a bonus one! Here’s how to care for your garden in the colder months and how to tend to new roses Your bonus guide to gardening and rose care in June + Don’t forget about the bees. Although they hibernate in colder areas, bees will […]

Consider this your winter planting guide! Here’s what to harvest, plant and sow in the garden during the month of June What to harvest in the garden in June + Brussels sprouts are ready to harvest when they’re about the size of a golf ball. Pick them off the stem and leave plant to produce more […]