Welcome to our Hints and Tips area. We hope that this section will prove useful for gardeners of all levels by providing help and suggestions on various jobs that can be undertaken in the garden at particular times of the year. The four seasons; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter have been broken down into separate months, each of which is divided into specific sections, such as Trees and Shrubs, Kitchen Garden, Flowers and Bulbs, and Lawns and Ponds.

Please select a season to continue:-

Please Note: Although the greatest care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information within the Hints and Tips area, anyone using this information must be aware that timings of planting, pruning and sowing vary depending on your location and the ever-changing climate. It is advisable to delay planting out or sowing of certain plants depending on how far north you live. Always ensure that there is no risk of frost before planting out tender plants such as summer bedding.