Whether it's a bleak December or the more mild weather we are becoming used to, you can still spend useful time in the garden during the last month of the year. David Coton suggests some garden jobs that can occupy the short days.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 20th of November, 2017.
After the recent record breaking spell of hot weather, David Coton was glad to see recent rain freshening up the Garden Centre, but the sweltering heat is set to continue and he has these suggestions for some of the jobs that need to be done in the garden during August.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 27th of July, 2018.
Although the weather is feeling decidedly chilly for the time of the year, during May the threat of frost will pass and, with spring well under way, David Coton is in no doubt that this is going to be a busy month in the garden.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 30th of April, 2018.
With warmer weather and an early Easter, the garden centre is busy at the moment with customers stocking up on summer bedding plants - snapdragons, cornflowers, cosmos, verbena, phlox, petunia, As well as filling planters, hanging baskets and borders with colour that will last all summer, there are always plenty of jobs to do in the garden during April and David Coton has these suggestions.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 29th of March, 2018.
A pond must have plants to increase bio-diversity, enliven it and add interest, and one of the best ways to fill a pond with plants is to use aquatic baskets, Here's Dan Everton's guide to achieve the best results.
Written by Dan Everton.
Published on Friday, 1st of April, 2016.
All ponds need a filtration system to keep the water clean, clear and healthy. As Dan Everton points out, stocking levels of fish are much higher in a garden pond than in the wild and, without a filter, impurities accumulate to create a toxic environment.
Written by Dan Everton.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of August, 2015.
Dan Everton explains that keeping a pond healthy requires a combination of nature and technology right from the planning stage.
Written by Dan Everton.
Published on Wednesday, 19th of August, 2015.
Dan Everton explains why it is important to calculate your correct pond capacity, to enable the right level of filtration to be chosen for your pond and to provide a guide as to the minimum flow rate required in conjunction with any pond filter.
Written by Dan Everton.
Published on Wednesday, 25th of March, 2015.
Most people prefer a hot summer that's full of sunshine, but your pond certainly doesn't and is liable to become clogged by green algae. Why should you be bothered and what can you do about it?
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 14th of August, 2014.
My guide will help you to understand duckweed in your pond, explaining what it is, how it can affect the pond, and how you can control it.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 7th of July, 2014.
David Coton has put together this FAQ feature on garden pond filters to address some of the questions asked by people new to pond and fish keeping, and hopefully, make it easier for others to make their choices.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Tuesday, 4th of March, 2014.
In this review Andy Hobson tests the Oase range of Pond Vacuum Cleaners, this includes the Oase Pondovac Classic, Pondovac 4 and the Pontec Pondomatic.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 16th of January, 2014.
If you want to create a Chinese or Japanese styled garden, David Coton has plenty of ideas and inspiration for ornaments, structures and plants that will provide a wonderful oriental feel.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 7th of April, 2016.
This product is an essential accessory for any pond owner, especially during the autumn season due to the excessive amount of falling leaves, branches and small debris.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 25th of October, 2012.
The Oase SwimSkim 50 Pond Skimmer is the big brother of the SwimSkim 25, it is larger in size and has been designed to handle pond surfaces up to 50 square meters, hence the name SwimSkim 50.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 25th of October, 2012.
You might think that Britain is drenched by a deluge of water throughout the year, but regular hose pipe bans prove otherwise. That's why we need to conserve the rainfall that we receive and Nathan James Dodd thinks the best way of achieving this is to use a water butt.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Wednesday, 14th of October, 2015.
If you're having people over for a BBQ garden party and your pond isn't looking the best then follow this guide for some easy, quick ways to get it ready and looking neat.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 11th of August, 2014.
This guide from David Coton will help you to locate and repair a leak in your pond liner which could potentially drain your pond completely and lead to major problems for aquatic life.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 4th of August, 2014.
This guide will help you to understand why oxygen is vitally important to your pond and how to add it in easily and quickly.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 3rd of July, 2014.
It's that time of the year again when keen gardeners, celebrities and the general public look forward to attending and being inspired by the fabulous displays at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Written by Robert Hall.
Published on Friday, 16th of May, 2014.
This is my guide to pond blanketweed which is very common and it's likely that most experienced pond keepers will have come across this unsightly algae before.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd of April, 2014.
This is my guide on how to prepare your garden for the winter it's about to endure, I'll go over basic measures you can take to prevent any future problems from the dip in temperature.
Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 23rd of January, 2014.
If you thought the Duke of Devonshire's garden was somewhat difficult to replicate, you'd probably be correct. However, modestly sized and priced water features are extremely popular and Dan Everton finds out why.
Written by Dan Everton.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of August, 2015.
