SEPTEMBER

The holiday season is well and truly over, the children have gone back to school and the lawn has probably suffered from some wear and tear, which may need some attention. This can be fixed easily with Westland's Lawn Repair Kit. Remember autumn is nature's time for planting shrubs and trees. Therefore, you need to prepare the ground. Dig up bedding without digging up the weeds as these can be sprayed with weedol trigger spray, but remember that the spray has to stay on the leaf for at least 6 hours so choose a dry day.

OCTOBER

With October soon on its way, you might want to start planting some spring flowering bulbs in containers or in the open. If naturalising in the grass, cut a H shape in the grass and fold back the flaps. Loosen the soil underneath and mix in some bone meal (£2.49 per 1.5Kg). Press the bulbs into the soil, cover with the grass and firm. As a general rule when planting bulbs, plant them 2-3 times deeper than the size of the bulb. Don't forget to call into StyleGardens and select your bulbs for a beautiful display of colour in your garden next spring. Remember; always buy bulbs when they are fresh, healthy and firm with no signs of disease or insect damage.

NOVEMBER

As the weather gets colder in November, raise outdoor containers on feet to keep them clear of the ground; this helps them survive frost and aids drainage. Even when the weather gets cold, your garden can still provide you with interest and colour. Keep the edges of your lawn neat and tidy and your garden will look cared for right throughout the coming months.

DECEMBER

When December arrives, Christmas is just around the corner. Tidy up around trees and shrubs. Weed easily by using weedol so that you have nice clear beds all year round. Plan your flowerbeds remembering to keep in mind the colour theme you have chosen.

Indoors, why not treat yourself this year to a real Christmas tree. Go on, it has been the tradition for over 400 years. They can look spectacular when dressed up. Remember to water so that the tree stays healthy and doesn't lose its needles.

Potted plants are another way to brighten up those dark days in the house and can be a great Christmas present. The most popular is the Poinsettia they are the symbol of Christmas indoors. They were named after its discoverer - J R Poinsett, he was a US politician.

Another symbol of Christmas, which is popular when used as wreaths for your door, is the holly. Holly was regarded as an excellent form of protection specifically against evil spirits, poisons and even against thunder & lightning.

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Happy Gardening
Tracy