Summer is one of the best times to enjoy our gardens, but there is always work to do to keep them in tiptop shape. One of the perils of hot weather is the drying out of topsoil, which can leave it cracked and stripped of nutrients. This then makes it more difficult to grow anything in the soil as the food plants need to grow is in shorter supply than with a moist and well-watered soil....

There is much to do in July for keen gardeners making the most of their outdoor spaces and landscaping projects. Removing spring blooms, harvesting and replenishing are the main jobs to take care of during the summer, but there are other things you can do as well. Here is a checklist of landscaping and gardening tips specifically for July....

One of the best ways to control weed growth during the summer is by placing a layer of bark mulch or wood chippings over the topsoil. This prevents the sunlight getting through and stops the weeds from growing. The bark mulch also looks natural and will eventually add nutrients to the soil as the bark mulch pieces breakdown. It is one of the best weed control solutions as it works as a prevention ...

Growing a lawn from seed is one of the most satisfying feats a gardener can perform. It is much quicker to lay turf but preparing the soil, planting the seed and then nurturing it towards becoming an established lawn is a unique and yet fairly simple task that feels like much more of an accomplishment than just buying the turf ready-grown. For everyone wanting to achieve a growing lawn they seeded...

Laying turf should be a job that most gardeners are able to complete themselves, but there are some guidelines to follow to ensure it is done correctly. Below are the top tips regarding good preparation work to ensure the lawn has everything it needs to settle and grow stronger, plus some turf laying and aftercare advice....

Summer begins in June and the days are longer this month than they will be most of the year, including the longest day of the year on June 21. All the extra sunlight and warmth will give gardens a big growth spurt so there is plenty to do to make the most of the weather during June. Here are some of the best landscaping and gardening tips you can use to keep on top of your garden’s summer growth s...