Page 62 • The HERALD • 24th October 2024 v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ • Patios • Decking • Turfing/Astro • Fencing/Gates • Outbuildings • All aspects of Gardening • Pergolas and all timber frame work • Sheds • Beach Huts 07593 423276 • www.heronslandscaping.co.uk cameron@heronslandscaping.co.uk SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured Floral Art Demo Totton & District Gardeners Society’s next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th November for a Floral Art Demo by Andrea Hillyard. e meeting is held in the ree Score Club Hall, o Salisbury Road, Totton at 7.30pm. ey welcome visitors and new members. For more information contact them via their new website: tottongardeners.weebly.com or email: totton. gardeners@btinternet.com Local Gardener Nominated for 2 Awards Christine Bennett the gardener from the Hythe Ferry garden recently held a plant stall at the Hythe of Activity event on Saturday 14th September. She was helped by volunteers Frank, Margaret and Ivor. As well as selling lots of plants in aid of the Ferry garden, she had a photo board showing the development of the garden since the middle of April 2024. Christine had been nominated for both the Community Spirit and Environmental Champion awards, and was presented with two certi cates during the event run by the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council. If you are in Hythe go along to the Ferry garden to see how it is progressing. Christine will soon be planting the Spring bulbs and winter bedding to provide colour throughout the winter months. Christine wishes to thank everyone for their continued support. Christine Bennett with her nomination certificate Hythe Flower Club Meeting Hythe Flower Club’s next meetings are Thursday 14th November and Thursday 12th December. ey meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month except e November meeting will take place on Tuesday 12th November. A Christmas workshop is planned when members can choose whether to create an advent ring, decorate a twiggy ring, a table arrangement or a door hanging. Some small items may be available to buy. e meeting will take place at the Royal British Legion Club, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD – visitors welcome, please contact Jan Gordon on 023 8084 4835 for more details. August at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall, West Street, Hythe. 6.45pm for 7.30pm. One years membership is £36 (for 11 meetings). Good value for an evening of entertainment (probably less than a cup of co ee). Go along and visit their friendly inclusive Flower Club, you will receive a warm welcome. BLACKFIELD FLOWER CLUB Gardening in October: The autumn chill sets in Advice from RHS Although we had some warmer days over September, the autumn is now de nitely here for real, and it feels colder. It’s a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. Sometimes it may seem pointless raking, when the wind blows even more leaves onto the lawn, but just think of all the lovely leafmould you can make! It’s also time to start preparing for early frosts. Top gardening jobs this month 1. Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatory. In frost-prone areas a conservatory is the ideal place for overwintering tender perennials and marginally hardy plants from the garden. Cold-sensitive plants in need of good light levels and dry, frost-free conditions will also bene t. 2. Cut back perennials that have died down. Perennials are not demanding plants, but trimming them a er owering nishes in autumn helps improve their appearance and owering. However, you can leave some stems over winter to provide homes and food for wildlife, and then trim back in spring. 3. Divide herbaceous perennials. Dividing perennials regularly will ensure healthy, vigorous plants that will continue to perform year a er year. It also o ers the opportunity to multiply your plants. 4. Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants. 5. Plant out spring cabbages. 6. Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts. 7. Prune climbing roses. 8. Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year. 9. Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas. 10. Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf.
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