April 2019 – Larch Cottage Nurseries

Advice

Companion Planting in the Vegetable Patch

Posted on 23 April201923 April2019 by Laura Wyatt

There are many plants that you can grow in your vegetable patch that will encourage beneficial insects, redirect the unwanted attentions of pests and attract pollinators that will feed on unwelcome visitors, as well as improving crop yields and the overall health of your plants. Some strongly scented crops, planted alongside one another can be […]

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North facing border or wall in your garden

Posted on 11 April201911 April2019 by Laura Wyatt

North facing aspects which do not receive direct sunlight can take a little extra thought to plant. There are, however, a large collection of shade tolerant shrubs and perennials that will do just fine in a shaded area, provided soil conditions and moisture levels are suitable. North-facing walls can be softened with a number of […]

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Jobs for April

Posted on 4 April20195 April2019 by Laura Wyatt

As the days lengthen and the milder temperatures arrive there are lots of jobs you can be doing in the garden this month: get on top of the weeds early in the season: hoe annual weeds but make sure that you completely remove perennial weeds as they will regrow from any roots left in the […]

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