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Sow sweet peas in February

If you read our blog on jobs to do in the garden in February, you will have noticed one of those jobs was to sow sweet peas. As part of our #GetGardening series, to help keep you occupied during lockdown, we’re sharing top tips for sowing the seeds so you can enjoy lovely, sweet smelling […]

Gardening jobs for February

If you took up gardening during the previous lockdowns, you might be thinking there isn’t much you can be doing at this time of year on your plot. However, there is still lots to be getting on with. As part of our #GetGardening series, we’ve put together a list of jobs you can do in […]

Gardening jobs to do in August

August is a great month to get outside and do some gardening. Hopefully, the Great British weather will be on our side and we can enjoy lots of glorious time in our outside spaces. If you’ve recently taken up gardening during the lockdown and are still relatively new to it, we’ve put together some helpful […]

Gardening jobs to do in July

We’ve been running our gardening during a pandemic series throughout the lockdown restrictions. Many people have found a new love for gardening during that time, so we’re continuing with our help and advice as restrictions ease. This week, we’ve put together a list of jobs you can be doing in the garden this month. Cut […]

Gardening during a pandemic – saving and re-using water

If you’ve found a new love for gardening during the pandemic, it doesn’t have to stop as restrictions continue to lift. Ensuring all your plants get enough water is a big job and we should all be conscious of our water usage in the home. We’ve put together some top tips on how you can […]

Gardening during a pandemic – jobs for June

As part of our gardening series and to get people into the garden during these uncertain times, we’re bringing you our top jobs to do in June. There’s lots to be getting on with and the weather has been very favourable recently too. We would advise wearing sunscreen if you’re going to be in the […]

Gardening during a pandemic – tubs and baskets

If you’ve caught the gardening bug during the pandemic and want to keep it going, here’s some of our top tips for keeping your tubs and baskets looking great all summer long. Make sure you keep your tubs and baskets well-watered at all times. It’s easy to tell if your tub or basket needs a […]

Gardening during a pandemic – growing your own herbs

Our series of gardening blogs is continuing as part of our bid to get the people of Wales out into their gardens during the current Covid-19 pandemic. It’s still not too late to take up gardening and you could even give growing your own herbs a go. Many garden centres are offering home delivery services […]

Gardening during a pandemic – growing tomatoes

If you’re taking up gardening during the current restrictions, now is the time to start thinking about your tomato plants. Many garden centres are offering home delivery services at the moment, so if you’re placing an order, think about everything you’ll need for growing juicy tomatoes. What you’ll need You’ll need your tomato plants of […]

Gardening during a pandemic – seed potatoes

We’re encouraging the people of Wales to stay safely at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and take up gardening. A lot of mail order companies and local garden centres are still operating and delivering while maintaining social distancing rules, allowing people to stay safely in their own home. If you’re taking up gardening while staying […]