Sow a new lawn

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Green manure crops can be grouped into categories, depending on their use. Short-term spring, summer and autumn green manures are quick-growing and rapidly produce lots of foliage. They include plants

Spring bulbs bring a lovely splash of colour to grassy areas and provide nectar for early-rising pollinators

Turn the space you’ve got into the garden you want – fast!

September, with its cooler temperatures and moist warm soil, is one of the best times of the year to make a new lawn. Grass seed germinates fast now giving quick results; about 7 to 10 days is usual.

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener