'National Allotments Week' takes place between the 7th and 13th of August this year, and the STIGA team have the tools you need to get your allotment ship shape for sowing, growing and harvesting!

I get asked by so many people "What’s the secret to achieving a fabulous-looking lawn with the amazing lawn stripes so coveted by everyone who loves gardens?" I always start off with my main mantra- “cut it little and often!” But as you would probably expect, it’s not quite so simple! 

Unfortunately, our warmer months are now over.  Now is the time to prepare the garden for Autumn and helping it recover from the summer heatwave.  

April was a relatively dry month for us here in Wales. We have seen huge variation in day and night temperatures and there is still that chance for a frost. This is one of the busiest times of the year. Remember to open greenhouse doors and vents on warm days, or install automatic vent openers, to improve air circulation.

A common mistake people make when mowing their lawn is to cut off too much height in one go. Read on to discover why cutting just the top third of your grass each time you mow is so beneficial to the health of your lawn.

This February has seen a really damp start to the year here in Wales.  We’ve been battered by two storms and the most recent storm, named Storm Eunice hit us with incredible winds. Thankfully we had a boot of tools in readiness for the storm and the Keder greenhouse managed to hold up to the 90mph winds.  Whilst there is no doubt that Gardening is seasonal, the variations in our weather right across the UK means that there is no set rules for setting actual dates for sowing and planting.  Whilst gardening calendars are really useful, the weather will determine what we can do in the garden.  In this edition, we’ll give you an update on what’s happening in the garden as well as some pointers to help you maximise the benefits from your garden.

December already and where has the year gone? It seems to have passed in a flash!

This year saw many new gardeners appear as well as encouraging some whose passion my have lapsed over the years!

The Winter months are on the way, each year the frosts are appearing later and this has provided more time to finish off those essential end of season tasks.  The gardens are slowly being cleaned and prepared for the Winter.