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With the beginning of a new year, many of us will be turning to focus on our gardens for the next season. Although there isn't much to do in the garden in February, now is the perfect time to start nurturing bulbs ready for flowering!

February is the month where we start seeing signs of the approaching spring, with bulbs appearing, wildlife waking up, and light levels increasing. Although this month’s garden jobs mostly consist of tidying and getting things ready for spring, there are also some early sowing and growing tasks to do to give you a head start.

January is the beginning of the gardening year. Now is the time for a fresh start, renewed energy and great planning for the year ahead of us.

National Houseplant week is a time dedicated for plant lovers to come together and share their passion for indoor planting. It’s an opportunity to celebrate their positive impacts on our wellbeing and environment. Participating in Houseplant Week UK can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Here are some ways you can celebrate this week:

Winter pond maintenance is just as essential as at any other time of the year. Here are our top tips for January pond care. 

If you grow any fruits in your garden, there is plenty you can do this month to help prepare them for the year ahead. From pruning and encouraging growth to cutting back damaged and diseased growth. Let's have a look at what you can be doing in the garden this month. 

A much loved winter flower, the gentle Snowdrop is the star of the Winter garden. Often seen in waves of white drifts, popping up through snow and dotting at the foot of country hedgerows. The first of the bulbs to appear in our gardens, let's find out a bit more about these winter favourites.

How to use gardening to fight the January blues. January can be a long and quiet month, as we all wind down from the excitement of Christmas. Although the weather is still cold, wet and at times unpredictable, we can all find peace and tranquility in our gardens or favourite outdoor green spaces. Gardening reminds us that good things come to those who wait, it teaches us to be patient and look forward to brighter times ahead. It also reassures us that no matter how hard we are finding things, trees will always bud, birds will always grace our skies and flowers will always bloom.

There is plenty to do in the garden this month, although most plants are dormant, we can still get out and make a difference. January is the month for the big clean up. Tidying both plants and plants beds, storage spaces and greenhouses. No matter how big your garden, there is always a job to be done. Let's explore the jobs you can do this month!

There are plenty of ways to give garden birds a helping hand through the harsh winter weather. It's a great idea to make your garden a safe and nutritious haven for our favourite characters, see how many different birds you can spot!

As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about protecting and storing your outdoor furniture and accessories from the colder, harsher weather. Here’s how to care for your furniture ahead of winter…