The Lawncare Guide – October
The patient in recovery The long, hot summer that led to drought, brown lawns and...
The patient in recovery The long, hot summer that led to drought, brown lawns and...
Q. I am ordering top dressing but need to know what quantity I should get?...
Not lost to frost We have had had a few pretty cold nights at the...
Venison with pumpkin mash and cavolo nero From Delicious Magazine. Serves 4-6, hands-on time 1...
“Now autumn’s fire burns slowly along the woods.” William Allingham The tapestry of autumn colours...
‘Dry your barley in October, or you’ll always be sober.’ English folk-rhyme. It’s easy to...
Q. Mole damage has left my lawn with hollows in places. What should I do...
To turf or not to turf If you have prepared an area for a new...
French cauliflower soup with scallops From House & Garden. Serves 6. Prep 20 mins, cook...
Hoe and go One of the least strenuous ways of dealing with weed in the...
‘The winds give me enough fallen leaves to make a fire.’ Ryokan Taigu The Fall...
Turf and tea time Conditions should be about right for laying turf this month to...
Q. We have a large number of grass paths between borders, about three feet wide....
Gimme shelter (or leave no stone unturned) There is a surprising number of crops you...
Pumpkin soup with Gruyere and fried sage By Sally Clarke for House and Garden Enough...
‘Everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.’ Elizabeth Lawrence Spectacular...
A lot of hot aerating With the spells of dry weather, you have by now...
Q. Is it too late to scarify and aerate the lawn? A. Autumn is the...
Jack Frost is nipping at your nose Vegetable like parsnips and celeriac actually benefit from...
October roasted vegetables with Halloumi Makes a nice, simple veggie dish or as a side....