April Gardening Tips

If you have not already started, now is the time to begin mowing the lawn. Gentle mowing is required at first with the mower blades on the highest setting and gradually reduce the height with each successive cut. As growth increases apply a nitrogen-rich fertiliser to promote leaf growth.

Cutting will not eradicate the common weeds that will begin to appear in the lawn, these need to be removed with a hand fork or with a lawn weedkiller when the grass and weeds are growing vigorously. Raising weed stems with a rake before mowing will help prevent them spreading.

There are trugs full of unusual gifts for the gardener and garden at online retailer Down the Garden

Maxplay Climbing Frames now available at Down the Garden

A range of top quality children's Climbing Frames are now available to buy online from Gardening Gifts retailer Down the Garden

There are various Frames available to suit all gardens and pockets!

Maxplay are manufacturers of childrens Climbing Frames with the emphasis on attention to quality and safety. Maxplay is a nationally recognised brand for children’s Climbing Frames and is synonymous with quality and customer care.

Maxplay products offer a lifetime guarantee to the original purchaser on all stainless steel and galvanised fixtures and fittings and a 15 year guarantee on all timber sections against rot and infestation. All ropes, canopies, base camps and accessories carry a 1 year guarantee. Additionally, there is a 1 year guarantee against faulty materials and workmanship.

As timber is a natural product, surface cracks and shakes will occur and knots may change in appearance; these will not affect the structural integrity of the product and are excluded from the terms of this warranty.

The above guarantee is subject to correct assembly, installation and normal residential use. Maxplay systems comply with BS EN71 including part 8 and are CE certified.

Worth remembering as we head towards the long hot summer!

Down Amongst the Plantpots gardening and cooking gifts now available online

The entire range of Gardening & Cooking gifts from trade supplier, Down Amongst the Plantpots are now available direct to the general public from online retailer Down the Garden

Here you will find gifts galore for the Head & Reluctant Gardener, the Lady Gardener and the Young Gardener. There are also gift ideas for the BBQ Enthusiast & Cook, the Angler & Golfer and anyone who likes Animals!

The unusual gift ranges contain items such as: Humorous T-Shirts, Gardeners Sweatshirts, Gardeners Polo Shirts, Aprons for the BBQ, Kitchen and Garden, Hats and Caps for the Gardener and Chef, Gardeners Scarves, Gardeners Socks, Tea Towels, Wooden Garden Signs, Keyrings, Body Warmers and even Mousemats! - all designed with the Gardener and Cook in mind.

Most of the T-Shirts & Aprons are hand printed using earth friendly, solvent free, water based inks, the Shirts have WRAP CERTIFICATION for providing excellent working conditions for its employees plus an OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 CERTIFICATION for sustainable environmental practices - the most internationally recognised eco-label available.

Many of the products can be personalised to create that extra special gift.

All these products are available, with recorded delivery from only £3.50.