Nigel Colborn explains why it s important to look after your delicate shrubs. Recommending investing in a horticultural fleece due to frost risk. UK-based gardening expert says to start veggies.
It s finally time to get planting and planning for the ultimate summer garden
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Ready, get set, go, go, go! For gardeners, April is the traditional time to get stuck into gardening jobs, big or small, and summer planting. We ve made it easy for you to plan, sort and create your garden this month.
Lavender
Lavandula stoechas) and go for more robust English lavender (
L. angustifolia). Hidcote’ is suited to hedging. Visit downderry-nursery.co.uk.
Quick cukes
Cucumbers are quick growing and there is still time to sow some, particularly if you choose the small-fruited varieties. I love Miniature White’ from realseeds.co.uk, which produces small, pale fruits just a couple of inches long.
It s finally time to get planting and planning for the ultimate summer garden
Credit: Moment RF
Ready, get set, go, go, go! For gardeners, April is the traditional time to get stuck into gardening jobs, big or small, and summer planting. Below, our list makes it easy to plan, sort and create your garden this month.
Lavender
Lavandula stoechas) and go for more robust English lavender (
L. angustifolia). Hidcote’ is suited to hedging. Visit downderry-nursery.co.uk.
Quick cukes
Cucumbers are quick growing and there is still time to sow some, particularly if you choose the small-fruited varieties. I love Miniature White’ from realseeds.co.uk, which produces small, pale fruits just a couple of inches long.