April Gardening April Gardening Clean up, hedging, bulbs, and veggies Nichol's Group / Thursday, April 3, 2025 0 9041 April is about planting spring bulbs and the sooner daffodils are planted, the better they will perform. There are always a few places where a few more bulbs can be planted such as scatter plantings of bluebells and crocuses under deciduous trees, little dwarf tulips and irises tucked into rock gardens or fritillaria and dogs tooth violet enjoying some shady spots. Read more
Pruning Fruit Trees Pruning Fruit Trees Turn an arduous task into a simple one Nichol's Group / Wednesday, August 5, 2020 0 14450 If left to themselves, fruit trees will quickly overgrow and become a scraggly mess in your otherwise pristine garden. The key to keeping them attractive and productive is annual pruning - which isn't as complex or scary as many make out. Read more
How to Prune Roses How to Prune Roses Nichol's Group / Friday, June 26, 2020 0 9377 Don’t let the task of pruning your roses become daunting. It’s really very easy with the aim being simply to keep the centre of the bush fairly open and airy by removing overcrowded canes. Read more