Sowing peas, acclimatising your plants and dealing with box blight: Nigel...
If you haven't sown pea seeds yet - or if there were problems with earlier crops - there's still time to re-sow. Tender plants, newly outdoors, still need to be acclimatised despite the warm weather.
View ArticlePick of the pinks: Nigel Colborn says take cuttings now so you can enjoy...
Pinks offer a sensational show when they flower in June and July. If bought in pots, they can be planted whenever you like. The best time to take cuttings is between now and late July.
View ArticleNigel Colborn’s essential jobs for your garden this week
Heavy rain storms have ruined rose blooms over much of Britain. Most will flower again, of course, but all roses will benefit from a clean-up, Remove dead flowers, cutting just above an outward-facing...
View ArticleSoft bellflowers of all shapes and sizes offer a period of quiet beauty in...
This time of year sees a mood change in our gardens to softer colours. Bellflowers are mainly blue shades, but can be white or lilac pink. Tall varieties make great border plants.
View ArticleKeep summer alive with these late-flowering shrubs and trees
Shop around for late-flowering woody varieties and you could make some inspiring discoveries. If you visit garden centres or well-planted gardens this August, you'll be surprised by what you find.
View ArticleThe late show: For a star-studded display at the end of the summer, it just...
Plug some gaps in your garden with the beautiful ‘Monch' flowers, the most popular Michaelmas daisy, for a splash of colour and enjoy an even better display from them the coming year.
View ArticleNigel Colborn's Action Plan: Crucial jobs for your garden this week
This is peak time for gathering seed if you want to raise your own plants for next year.
View ArticlePick the perfect lily: Add star quality to your patio with pots of bold,...
Lilies make superb cut flowers, too. Many are powerfully fragrant, have attractive foliage and are long lasting. Potted lilies are on sale now. Use them as gap fillers or to transfer to larger...
View ArticleNigel Colborn's Action Plan: Crucial jobs for your garden this week
Tomatoes are at their most productive now and you may have a surplus on your hands. The simplest way to preserve them is to freeze them fresh, whole and raw.
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