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Seasonal TipsIce Saints: when to plant tender plants outdoors after May 15
Learn when to safely plant tomatoes, courgettes and tender plants. Discover your region's frost-free date and harden off seedlings properly.
Seasonal TipsBringing potted plants indoors: when and how
Your potted plants cannot survive frost. Find out exactly when to bring them indoors, how to check for pests first, and how to care for them until spring.
Seasonal TipsGarden in August: harvest, water and plan ahead
August is the time to harvest seed, prune lavender, order bulbs and get your lawn and garden ready for holidays and the autumn ahead.
Seasonal TipsJune garden: what to prune, sow, and water
June is the peak of the gardening season. Learn which plants to prune now, what to sow before it is too late, and how to water during heat waves.
Seasonal TipsWinterizing Your Garden Hose, Tap and Irrigation
October is the time to drain your tap, hose and drip system before the first frost, so pipes and lines do not crack when they freeze.
Seasonal TipsWhat to do in December in the garden
December is quieter than autumn, but your garden now needs frost protection. Learn what to do against freezing, how to help birds, and why you must not prune.
Seasonal TipsWhat to plant in March: the real start of the season
March is when your garden really wakes up. Learn which perennials, vegetables and potatoes to plant now, and what should wait a bit longer.
Seasonal TipsWhat to plant in November: the bare-root season
November is ideal for hedges, fruit trees and roses. Learn which varieties you plant bare-root now and how to use them best.
Seasonal TipsWhat to plant in October for next year
October is the month for flower bulbs, perennials and bare-root hedging: what to plant now, exactly when, and how much space each one needs.
Seasonal TipsWhat to sow outdoors in April: spring vegetables and flowers
April is the time to sow vegetables and annual flowers directly in the soil. Learn which varieties work now and how to sow them properly.
Seasonal TipsApril week-by-week garden plan: everything done on time
Complete week-by-week planning for April: sowing, planting, mowing, mulching. No stress, everything on schedule.
Seasonal TipsAugust garden checklist: late summer priorities and tasks
August is the transition month. Here is your complete checklist for late summer garden work, harvesting, drying and autumn preparation.
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