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INTERIORS INSIDER

Winter gardening “When leaves begin to fall, make sure you

remove them from your lawn as soon as
possible as they block air and sunlight.
However, you shouldn’t bin leaves, instead,
make sure you compost them to minimise
garden waste and save money.”
jobs, Instant autumn colour

Marcus notes there’s still time to enjoy
the beauty of your garden, and planting in
with Dobbies
containers is a great way to make the most
of seasonal colours. Marcus says: “The
vibrant cyclamen is great for planting in pots,
containers, and hanging baskets and will
add a splash of pink to your garden in winter.
Winter flowering heathers are another
fantastic choice for planting in containers
As temperatures drop and the frost settles in, Dobbies, the UK’s leading and will help create a welcoming doorway.
garden centre has listed out the winter jobs we can be doing to get our Pair with ruby red skimmia and trailing Ivy
for a seasonal look come the festive period.”
gardens looking their best and prepare them for a blooming 2024.
Grow your own
Marcus notes that those looking to grow
their own can still do so in November. He time to think about creating a wildlife habitat”,
Timber GroZone Cold Frame, hether you’re looking to introduce says: “When it comes to herbs, there are comments Marcus. “You can create a safe
£89.99 colour to containers for the festive plenty varieties that can be planted in space by stacking branches or old logs in a
Wperiod, tidy up your garden for late autumn like parsley, sage, rosemary covered spot to help protect small animals from
the new year, grow your own fruit and veg, and thyme. Herbs can be grown indoors the elements. When tidying up your garden for
or prepare your outdoor space for spring, on a windowsill, however, if you’re looking winter, don’t prune too much as this will give
Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles to grow these outside, a greenhouse, wildlife another place to take shelter.”
has outlined how to get the most out of your cold frame or other covered protection
garden this winter. is recommended in the colder months With regards to treating pests at this time of
to protect your crop from frost damage. year, Marcus says: “You should avoid using
Find out what gardening jobs you should be Certain herbs like basil, coriander, chives harsh chemicals and weed or pest killers in your
doing now and appreciate the beauty of the and tarragon should also be grown with garden as these can be harmful to both wildlife
outdoors regardless of the season. supplementary lighting and heat indoors and the environment. Instead, mulch well with
when the days get colder and shorter.” peat-free compost to keep weeds at bay and
Prepare and protect ensure good soil health. If you have a pest
Marcus says: “The month of November is Welcome wildlife problem, consider using an organic pest control
typically when frost sets in so this is the time Marcus says we should welcome wildlife into like nematodes – Dobbies has a great range
when gardeners should start to think about our gardens year-round, but it’s particularly from Nemasys that’s now available to pick up at
preparing for winter and protecting their plants. important to be mindful of this during the your local store and online.”
This is also when typical autumn gardening jobs colder months. “To make sure insects and
like clearing leaves off your lawn and cutting small animals have a safe space to shelter For more seasonal gardening advice and
back shrubs should be done. during late autumn and winter, now is the inspiration visit dobbies.com.

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