Blog – tagged "autumn" – Hayes Garden World

October 1, 2024

What Seeds Should I Be Sowing In Autumn?

Just because autumn is here it doesn't mean that everything in the garden stops, this blog gives you some ideas of what seeds to sow at the end of summer.

October 1, 2024

Forage for Free Food in Autumn

Autumn is a fantastic time for bulking out your recipes with free food and this blog takes you through which plants are available. Not only does it help stretch the budget but is also great exercise. Only eat food when you are 100% certain you know what it is.

October 1, 2024

Why Do Leaves Turn Colour In Autumn?

Autumn can be a spectacular time of year but why do the trees turn colour at this time of year, this blog explains the simple science behind this phenomenon.

May 7, 2024

Potato and chirizo breakfast hash cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

This potato and chorizo hash makes a great brunch when you're working in the garden. Cooked in one pot it couldn't be easier. Cook when you're grilling a low 'n' slow for dinner.

May 7, 2024

Best trees to grow in pots

Not all of us are blessed with a good sized garden in which to grow a tree so have to grow plants in containers. Read the blog to give you ideas on planting trees in containers and choosing the right specimen.

March 12, 2024

12 Reasons to grow a tree

Trees are crucial in the fight against climate change and many of us are capable of growing one, even in a small space. This blog gives you 12 good reasons to grow your own tree.

November 4, 2023

October gardening tasks

Here is a quick rundown on what tasks need doing in the garden in October as you prepare for autumn and winter. Just use it as a checklist to ensure you don't forget any of the mountain of tasks that have to be done in autumn.

October 1, 2023

Primula growing guide

Primulas are hardy and provide a huge splash of colour when there is not much else around. They are ideal for containers, hanging baskets and window troughs giving you the colour near the house where it can be fully appreciated.

October 1, 2023

September tasks in the garden

This blog gives you a checklist of the jobs for September to get you through autumn with your garden looking still full of flower. September is the time when you start preparing to get the garden winter ready.

May 21, 2023

How do I plant dahlia tubers?

Dahlias are one of the stars of the late summer, early autumn border and are so generous, just keep on picking and they will keep on flowering. Pop vases full of blooms around the house. There are sizes to suit every palette from the small single flowered varieties to the huge showy cactus blooms.

January 1, 2023

How To Plant Bare Root Soft Fruit, Trees And Hedging

Anyone who grows their own fruit and veg will want to grow soft fruit and you will also know that they are expensive to buy potted so save money by buying bare root over the winter. Plant in late autumn when the soil is still warm and they will establish a good root system before spring.