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There's a hint of excitement in the air. Early spring has got underway, growth in the garden is gathering pace and the arrival of spring blossom is sure to put a smile on our faces.
SPRING INTO ACTION
Maybe the sun has shone and March has come in either like a lamb or like a lion - so much uncertainty when it comes to British weather! Nevertheless, we remain openly optimistic about the warmth of late spring and early summer and when it arrives, you want to be ready for a life outdoors.
There's no time for resting on your laurels when it comes to garden maintenance; if the anticipation of enjoying a garden that has burst into life on a sunny day excites you, or if you crave all-year-round colour and interest in your garden, then you had better start to make things happen.
This is nothing new to Pugh's Garden Village in Radyr, as they have been patiently planning and preparing for their customers. You'll find some great new products such as their own range of garden furniture and Nova oak dining furniture, as well as a changing stock of seasonal food goodies from their Farm Shop. What's more, to meet growing customer demand, they are doubling the size of the covered shrub area to bring you new and varied specimens.
The key watchwords for this time of year are planning, preparation, planting and patience, so without further ado, the Team at StyleGardens have come up with some of their top tips and helpful hints on what you need to do and when.
Top tips & helpful hints
March
If you haven't already, then this is the month for.
■ Planting hardy perennials, plants and shrubs to allow the roots to establish before summer.
■ Giving a thought to butterflies and bees by choosing plants they love.
■ Weeding flower borders.
■ Inspecting plants and foliage for winter damage and disease.
■ Giving your lawn its first cut, applying a feed and inspecting it for moss and weeds.
■ Jet-washing patios and paths.
■ Pruning and raking.
■ Cleaning and replacing garden tools, patio furniture and barbecues.
■ Planting early potatoes and perennial herbs; sowing vegetable seeds indoors and out.
■ Re-potting existing container plants and shrubs.
■ Unbelievably - starting to plant for autumn colour!
April
Spring is well underway and now is
the time for.
■ Mulching to keep weeds at bay.
■ Feeding roses and flowering shrubs.
■ More pruning and weeding.
■ Sowing vegetable crops such as lettuce, rocket and carrots.
■ Planting Clematis and training it to ramble over unsightly fences.
■ Planning for late summer colour which can often be a lacklustre period in the garden.
■ Planting out bedding plants such as Pansies and Primulas.
■ Checking seedlings; taking cuttings.
May
As Spring begins to turn into Summer,
its really hotting up and time for.
■ Planting hanging baskets.
■ Moving plants outside the greenhouse.
■ Sowing pots of delicate herbs such as basil for the windowsill.
■ Buying bedding plants such as petunias.
■ Planning to plant tender vegetable crops such as runner beans and courgettes.
■ Bank holiday barbecues - have you got enough gas and a barbecue-set fit for the job?
■ Relaxing in the garden - are your loungers and garden furniture ready for action?
Instant gardening
For immediate colour and dramatic
displays, let Pugh's do the hard work; just choose a pot, set a budget and they do the rest for you. You'll have a colourful container full of seasonal plants that can be prepared while you relax in the Coffee Shop. Prices start from £15 including a pot. If you fancy larger specimen plants in containers, don't let the size put you off, as Pugh's offer a planting and delivery service.
Latest news
Maidenhead Aquatics have moved to a brand new building on-site, leaving space for two new concessions.
Maidenhead Aquatics' former unit will be occupied by Mountain Warehouse, a company who will have a large outside area dedicated to the display of tents.
National leaders of equine products Robinsons will have a fully stocked garden centre concession in the Maidenhead Unit at Pugh's Garden Centre, and will be selling everything for the horse enthusiast.
Behind the Mountain Warehouse concession is a brand new car park for 140 cars. Also, at the entrance to the garden village, there's an integrated array of concessions and garden centre departments, placed seamlessly to create a unique shopping experience.
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