Tag: Ruth Hayes

Helping your lawn survive drought

Don’t spend money - it will revive when it rains Lawns do tend to bear the brunt of the weather at all times of year...

A busy summer garden

Ruth finds that there’s lots to do, from dawn til dusk Much as I would like to spend the tail-end of July sitting in a...

Essential summer rose care

Keep your roses in top condition for prolonged flowering, says Ruth Thanks to all the rain that fell in spring and early summer - which...

Dealing with problems organically

There is no need to reach for chemicals to keep plants healthy Whatever we grow in our gardens, and however much care and attention we...

Keeping up with a myriad tasks

Ruth gets on with pruning, planting, dividing and watering As June moves towards its end, looking after the garden is a bit like herding cats...

Be water-wise this summer

Saving water unburdens your pocket and the planet We have just come through the wettest winter and spring I can remember, but the way our...