David Domoney
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Now is the time to do some lawn preparation, before the growing season starts. Make sure you choose a dry day and clear leaves and debris off the lawn. Next, rake it over to remove any moss or thatch.
Then you need to aerate the lawn. This improves drainage and gets oxygen to the grass roots. You can use an aeration machine or a garden fork. Spike holes into the lawn every 15 to 20cm.
Finally, apply a top dressing of lawn feed to add nutrients. Make sure to choose a spring variety, rather than an autumn one.
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Now’s a great time to get sowing as the soil is likely to be warm and moist—perfect for speedy germination to occur. Before getting started, make sure you’re also referring to the handy guidance on your seed packet. And ensure that you’re going to sow your seed at the optimum time.
Amazing annual meadow mixes include plants such as Centaurea cyanus (cornflower), Papaver rhoeas (corn poppy), Glebionis segetum (corn marigold), and
Agrostemma githago (corn cockle).
Spring sowings will definitely favour corn cockle, and most of your plants should flower within three months.
For some more guidance on wildflower meadows, take a look at my blog: How to create a wildflower meadow in the garden.
Why not try growing your own watercress? It’s great for kids, and you can grow it on a damp piece of cotton wool or in a container. Position it on a sunny patio or windowsill. Keep that container well-watered, and you’re good to go, with sprouts appearing in as little as a few days.
You can also fill your borders with some summer-savvy hardy annuals and perennials. They are fast-growing and cost-effective. Try bright Chrysanthemums or radiant Helianthus annuus (Sunflowers), they’re an all-round favourite and will brighten up your border in no time.
#gardening #wildflowers #grow
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A brand-new episode of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond's stunning Bridgemere Show Gardens, will be released this Friday (13/03/26).
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Win one of five £50 Blue Diamond Gift Cards to spend this Spring!
Whether you are refreshing your borders, planting up containers, or planning your veg patch, a £50 Blue Diamond gift card is the perfect way to kick-start your garden spending this spring.
Watch Episode 9 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens with David Domoney, and you could be one of five lucky winners.
Watch on your Smart TV, tablet, laptop or mobile, wherever you enjoy YouTube and get inspired for the season ahead.
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A brand-new episode of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond's stunning Bridgemere Show Gardens, will be released this Friday (27/02/26).
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🥂 CONGRATULATIONS 🥂
To my Step-by-Step Gardening January Episode prize draw winners:
Karen Wells
Reetu Dadwal
Lynn Neal
Joanne Coulson
Andrew Davies-Hoare
You each have won Gourmet Seed Potatoes and Patio Planting Kits. I hope you enjoy growing your own potatoes. Let me know how they taste.
#winnersannouncement, #congratulations
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A brand-new episode of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond's stunning Bridgemere Show Gardens, will be released this Friday (30/01/26).
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It's the RSPB's #BigGardenBirdWatch this weekend.
The Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK's biggest citizen science wildlife survey. By taking part, you can help us understand how our garden birds are doing right now.
Take part from the 23rd to the 25th of January - spend 1 hour seeing what feathered visitors your garden gets - record the results and send them to the RSPB.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4p4Csse
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Three plants that prove winter is anything but dull 🌿
❄️ Snowdrops (Galanthus)
The first brave blooms of the year. These delicate flowers push through frozen soil, signalling hope, resilience, and the very start of the gardening season.
🍁 Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple)
One of the finest small trees for winter interest. Its cinnamon-coloured, peeling bark glows in low winter light and only improves with age.
🌼 Philotheca
An often-overlooked evergreen that earns its place in any garden. Glossy foliage and starry white flowers in late winter to early spring, with a subtle citrus scent.
✨ Why plant now?
• Strong seasonal interest
• Structure, scent, and subtle colour
• Valuable food and shelter for wildlife
• Plants establish well while the soil is cool and moist
💬 Which of these would you make space for in your garden?
#JanuaryGarden #WinterGardeningUK #EvergreenPlants #WinterFlowers #GardenInspiration #UKGardening #GardenPlanning #PlantsForPollinators
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Turn your conservatory into a lush winter garden room, with houseplants that thrive in bright light and changing temperatures.
In this video, I share simple, practical tips for choosing and caring for conservatory plants, even in the depths of winter.
From managing light and temperature to watering correctly and boosting humidity, you’ll learn how to keep your plants looking their best all year round.
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