MONTHLY TIPS

APRIL

April is one of the busiest times of the year.
The more that can be done now the easier it will be for the rest of the year.

Time spent weeding and mulching now is time well spent.
Many of the early flowers are starting to appear.

The common primrose (Primula acaulis), and the Cowslip (Primula veris), are popular spring flowers.
They look good on a grassy bank or in the wildflower garden.

Primula denticulata, the Drumstick primrose is also in full flower now. They come in shades of red, white and purple.

The cultivated primroses are always popular this time of year for planting into tubs and baskets, along with spring flowering pansies and bulbs.
All of the above plants are generally available at the nursery

OTHER THINGS TO DO IN THE GARDEN THIS MONTH

VEGETABLES
Continue to sow hardy vegetables.
Plant out onions and shallots.
Earth up potatoes.
Plant maincrop potatoes.
Continue to sow tender vegetables under glass for planting out later on.

FRUIT
Protect early blossom from frost and birds.
Prune plum trees.
Weed and mulch between fruit bushes.
Hand pollinate early flowering fruit.

FLOWERS
Continue to plant perennial borders.
Continue to plant summer and autumn flowering bulbs.
Weed regularly.
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases.

GREENHOUSE
Ventilate when ever possible.
Shade if needed.
Plant aubergines, peppers, cucumbers and melons in heated greenhouses.
Plant tomatoes in unheated greenhouses.
Watch out for pests and diseases.

LAWNS

Mow more frequently.
Feed.
Re-sow or re-turf worn patches of lawn.

GENERAL
Hoe and weed regularly.
Watch out for pests and diseases.

Despite all the work that has to be done at this time of year, remember to take some time to enjoy the display of plants that is beginning to unfold.
Remember if you have any specific plant requirements, let us know, we don't always have all of our plants on display.

Don't forget,whenever the weather allows, get out on the garden.

A lot of the traditional autumn planting got left last year, due to the wet weather.
So now is the time to plant all of those shrubs and perennials that you never got round to planting in the autumn.

Remember, We now stock a large range of Mr Fothergills seeds, and onion sets, shallots and seed potatoes are all now in stock.

 

Look through the seed catalogues, gardening books and magazines, for ideas and inspiration.
Speak to us at the nursery, if you have any thoughts on planting schemes or colour themes.
There are lots of new exciting plants being introduced all the time, if you visit us or our web-site we will keep you informed of what we intend to grow for the coming season.

 

Blenheim Nurseries was established about 20 years ago.
Specialising in growing a range of garden plants.
The nursery has grown steadily over the years attracting more and more customers from the local area. We produce a range of top quality bedding plants, basket plants, shrubs and perennials. In spring and summer the nursery is a mass of colour with hanging baskets, tubs etc many made to order for customers who have been coming back to us for years.

At Blenheim Nurseries the emphasis has always been on customer service.
Because we grow most of the plants that we sell we are able to give informed advice to our customers.
So if you need any help or advice on any of the plants that we sell, please ask, we like to try and help.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon

Bromley Road Ardleigh Colchester Essex CO7 7SF
Telephone: 01206 870605

 

Contact us: johnharris@blenheimnurseries.co.uk

 

Opening times vary according to the seasons.
We are open:
Mon-Sat 9AM - 5.30PM or untill dusk
Sunday 10AM - 4PM