Felco original secateurs (model no 2)
The original Felco secateurs, these make pruning a pleasure. In our view, the best all-round secateurs money can buy. Strong yet lightweight,...
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Dividing overcrowded pond plants
Carefully remove the overgrown plants from the pond and cut back any old foliage. Remove the basket or, if necessary, cut it from the plant’s roots using a pair of secateurs. Stand the rootball on a firm surface then break it up using your hands or sli
Read full articleMay pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
Most shrubs, trees and climbers are in full growth at this time of the year, but don’t be in a hurry to put away your secateurs because there are still pruning jobs that can be carried out this month. It’s still not too late to check all plants over for s
Read full articleMarch pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
The following notes can be used as a guide when pruning trees, shrubs and climbers in your garden during the month of March. It's timely advice if you have any of the following in your garden. Abeliophyllum, Artemesia, Brachyglottis, Brunfelsia, Buddleja
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climbers
Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth, so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to use as a pruning guide. during April.
Read full articleFebruary pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
The garden is at its most dormant right now, so it’s a good time to catch up on any pruning missed or forgotten since the autumn. If the weather isn’t favourable, you can leave it for a week or two, but make sure all winter pruning is completed before the
Read full articleJanuary pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
My gardening resolution this year is to keep on top of my pruning and that means getting out into the garden with my secateurs every month. The garden is at its most dormant right now, so it’s a good time to catch up on any pruning missed or forgotten sin
Read full articleDecember pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
My gardening resolution this year is to keep on top of my pruning and that means getting out into the garden with my secateurs every month. The garden is at its most dormant right now, so it’s a good time to catch up on any pruning missed or forgotten sin
Read full articleOctober pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
October sees the start of the dormant season which is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees. You can prune newly planted trees to remove any damaged growth and help balance the shape of the canopy as well as maintain a dominant main leader
Read full articlePruning roses
Early spring is a good time to start pruning roses The exact time will depend on where in the country you are and how cold it is. Pruning time is between mid-March through to early April, watch for when the buds start to swell, but before any leaves appe
Read full articleGet more flowers
Deadheading will prevent them setting seed and so use their energy producing a further flush of blooms later on. Plants that respond well to deadheading include annuals such as Ageratum, Alyssum, Antirrhinum, Calendula, Centaurea, Cosmos, Dahlia, foxglove
Read full articleRenovate deciduous hedges
Large and overgrown deciduous hedges, such as beech, forsythia, hawthorn and hornbeam, can be cut back to size anytime from now until February (wait until April for evergreens). Cut the top back of tall hedges to about 30cm below the required height, w
Read full articleCheck for winter damage
One essential task to undertake in the early spring, is to check for any damage and dieback that may have occurred over the winter. It is important to check for any signs of disease and damage before the sudden spurt of growth that happens later in the sp
Read full articleGeneral pruning advice for roses
Mature roses are generally pruned in early February, after the worst of the winter is over, using good secateurs like Felco no 2's or 6's. Pruning, just like planting, must only be done in good weather. Generally floribundas are cut back to 45cm.
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