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Bermuda’s climate is unpredictable. Especially in the summer, rainfall is at the top of a list of things gardens need and with it comes new growth which can be rampant. Correct pruning, rather than hacking, is what’s required to protect the plant fro...

Plants are part of our being, but we take them for granted. They enhance their locations, be they in our offices or homes, they line our roads and generally create areas of peace and quiet. They assist in us breathing fresh air, supply us with mater...

A new crop of gardeners said yesterday jobs with the parks department has changed their lives — and given them the trip of a lifetime. The four youngsters were picked from a class of 11 that took part in the most recent Skills Development Programme a...

What is your garden worth to you? Do you really like your garden? Do you spend time admiring it, partaking in its maintenance needs and tweaking those areas in need of refurbishment or, simply, change? Do you consider that the amount spent on its de...

As flowering plants are the lifeblood of the garden, careful consideration should be given to the choice of species and their relationship to neighbouring plants. Variety, it is said, is the spice of life but as with food, if the spice is too strong...

Having two heart attacks changed Elizabeth Wingate’s outlook on life. She wakes up each morning excited about the possibilities the day holds. Usually, there’s gardening involved. “I feel like I haven’t lived if I haven’t gardened,” the 79-year-old s...

May is usually the month that moves us from questionable weather to more settled conditions. With this in mind, consider tackling the lawn with regard to weed control, verticutting, aerifying and fertilising. Lawns generally cover a high percentage ...

The latest crop of graduates of a gardening workshop have been awarded certificates. A total of 30 people took part in the latest Grow, Eat Save community gardening course, designed to teach people how to grow their own food while saving money on the...

From a fabulous February to a mad March — Mother Nature has once again proven her unpredictability, as can be seen from the many defoliated plants and burnt foliage. Often when driving around the island, a plant “jumps out” at me displaying its flowe...

Mother Nature is so fickle. February, my least popular month weather-wise, was in reality a reasonably “nice” month. So hopefully, with the major part of winter over, we can consider moving forward with plans for the garden although it’s important t...

On February 16, 1659 a cheque was used for the first time in Britain by a Nicholas Vanacker, to settle a debt. With only 20 square miles of land to appreciate, surely we should take advantage of our climate and maintain what we have left of nature’s...

As there is not much activity in the garden for the next couple of months now is the best time to take stock and evaluate. Plants grow upwards and outwards as they age but, like people, they also show signs of decline. Last year was generally good f...