St Bridget Nurseries Blog

Fri 1 Nov 2024

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN NOVEMBER

As the days grow shorter and colder, we’re well on our way to winter. It’s the perfect time to wrap up your garden for the season while making preparations to ensure a healthy and vibrant space come spring. While much of the garden may be winding down, there are still essential tasks to keep it […]

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Thu 3 Oct 2024

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN OCTOBER

October is a pivotal month in the gardening calendar, marking the transition from the mild days of early autumn to the cooler, shorter days of late autumn and early winter. With the arrival of October, there’s a great deal of practical work to be done in your English garden to prepare for the winter months […]

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Mon 23 Sep 2024

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN SEPTEMBER

September marks the start of autumn in the English garden, a time when the last of summer’s warmth meets the cooler breezes of autumn. It’s a crucial month for both enjoying the beauty of late blooms and preparing for the coming months. From harvesting crops to planting for next year, here are some key tasks […]

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Mon 23 Sep 2024

PLANTING SPRING FLOWERING BULBS

Planting spring bulbs is a simple yet rewarding task that ensures a beautiful garden once winter passes. With the right timing and technique, you can enjoy vibrant displays of daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and hyacinths as early as March. Here’s how to get started: When to Plant The best time to plant bulbs is between September […]

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Mon 2 Sep 2024

SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS

As September ushers in cooler temperatures and shorter days, it marks the transition from summer to autumn in the garden. This is a busy time for gardeners, with harvests in full swing and preparations for the next season underway. It’s the perfect moment to plant spring-flowering bulbs, collect seeds for next summer, and begin repairing […]

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Thu 1 Aug 2024

AUGUST GARDENING TIPS

August, the last official month of summer, offers the perfect chance to appreciate your garden’s peak beauty and enjoy fresh produce of your own. As one of the hottest months, August necessitates diligent watering, particularly if the season has been dry and water butts are running low. The month also coincides with holiday season, so arranging […]

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Fri 5 Jul 2024

JULY GARDENING TIPS

As summer progresses, the garden is in full swing. Many gardens are at their peak in July, filled with beautiful scents and abundant produce in the vegetable plot. It’s a lovely time of year to enjoy your outdoor space. As one of the hottest months, make sure to keep your plants watered and regularly deadhead […]

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Mon 3 Jun 2024

JUNE GARDENING TIPS

June is a magical time in the garden, where the gradual process of tending and nurturing plants transforms into a vibrant explosion. In your outside space, you’ll find that fruit is ripe for picking, flowers are in full, glorious bloom, and every corner is teeming with energy. This month, the hard work of Spring pays […]

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Tue 7 May 2024

SPRING SLUG CONTROL

Gardeners often worry about dealing with slugs and snails, which are consistently ranked among the most troublesome pests in gardens. They eat away at the fresh growth of valuable plants, destroy seedlings overnight, and leave behind irregular holes in leaves, stems, and flowers, marked by their shiny slime trails. Slugs remain active throughout much of […]

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Mon 29 Apr 2024

MAY GARDENING TIPS

With May heralding the approach of summer, it’s time to get outside and really enjoy some gardening on longer, warmer days. As herbaceous borders flourish and bulbs fade, the garden transforms and begins the rapidly grow. It’s time to be sowing and planting out bedding, ensuring timing aligns with the last frost in your region. […]

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