Gardening Calendar

February might be cold and wet, but signs of spring are just around the corner. 

Another year and hopefully we gardeners’ approach 2026 with a sense of optimism!

January Lawn Care Advice with Monty from Mountfield

Ah, January — a fresh start, a clean slate, and a whole year ahead to get that lawn looking fabulous!

Where has the year gone? The months have gone so quickly in another passing year!

It’s true to say that that our weather has varied around the country, but in general, later crops and flowering displays were good around the country.

However, we have one month to go, so let’s take a look for what’s happening in our December garden.

So from autumn we move towards winter, though I know some areas of the country would argue that they actually missed their autumn and went straight from summer to winter!

Let’s hope though the weather is kind to us this month, as there is a lot to do in our November garden to prepare for winter!

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.

The theme of this year’s ‘National Allotments Week’ is 'Celebrating Biodiversity on UK Allotments ', "focusing on the vital role that allotments play in promoting biodiversity. Affirming allotments as crucial green spaces that support wildlife, improve air quality, promote health and mitigate carbon emissions."