Gardening Calendar

Our gardening year moves into October and the daylength shortens as inevitably winter approaches.

There are however plenty of tasks that need our attention for this month, so let’s take a look at what we need to do in the various areas of our garden.

Ah, September—the month of mellow fruitfulness and a key time for lawn care. I’m Monty, here to help you prep your lawn for the cooler months ahead.

September is with us and suddenly there is a subtle change as harvesting starts to take over from propagation in how you spend your time in your garden!

We have had some well needed rain down here in the south-west and in  my opinion, vegetables are cropping that bit earlier and the same is true for flowers blooming!

But the year moves on, so let’s see what tasks await us in our September garden!

Hi folks!

As I start to write our August blog I am very conscious of how dry the ground has become here in Devon. After nearly spraining my wrist by jabbing down into what felt like concrete, I departed in search of my trusted ‘pick-axe’ - and problem solved! Normal service was resumed and normal soil resumed! Just a ‘bone-dry soil crust!

August is a month of sunshine and relaxation—but your lawn still needs a bit of love to stay at its best. I’m Monty, ready with tips to keep your grass green and gorgeous.

Ah, July—long sunny days and lush green lawns!

I’m Monty, your Mountfield lawn care buddy, here to help you keep that lawn looking stunning while you enjoy summer garden parties and lazy afternoons.

An interesting year so far – 2025! The beginning of the year through to early spring was grey and cold. Not good conditions for early sowings, even in the greenhouse!

Then suddenly in mid-April the weather changed and the sun appeared and stayed from the spring through early summer!

Summer is here, and your lawn is ready to shine!

I’m Monty, here with all the advice you need to keep that grass green and gorgeous throughout the sunny season.