It’s officially Autumn and aren’t we feeling it, quite a change and it feels quite sudden not allowing time for us to acclimate. One weekend we were sat watching our son at a football match almost getting sunstroke and the next match it was as winter boots and a down coat! 

Summer is keeping us waiting but it’s almost here! Last year the paddling pools and sun loungers were out and the grass was dried to a crisp. This year we have lush green grass but the patio furniture feels like it’s not seen the light of day for an age! 

After a very wet July your lawn should be looking lush and green but also in need of a good mow! 

How are you enjoying summer so far? I am loving my herbaceous borders! I find it such a joy to see all the plants put on growth and then burst into flower. 

I think this has got to be one of my favourite times of year, apart from spring, when you start to see everything coming to life again after a very dull few months. It’s wonderful to wake up in the morning to blue skies and birds singing. 

How are we in May already! With so many jobs to do this month, it’s all go! 

Read our latest review of the Electress 34 Li lawnmower from gardening guru Fran Suermondt as she and her husband trade in their petrol mower and give Mountfield battery power a try.