09/05/2026
Call Karl: Monthly Gardening Advice for UK Gardeners
A year-round series of practical gardening advice.
January Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for January.
• Prune apple and pear trees while dormant.
• Clean and sharpen garden tools.
• Plan your vegetable patch and order seeds.
• Protect tender plants from frost and waterlogging.
• Feed garden birds and maintain wildlife habitats.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
February Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for February.
• Chit seed potatoes indoors.
• Cut back ornamental grasses before new growth appears.
• Sow tomatoes and peppers indoors.
• Mulch borders to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Check fences and trellis after winter storms.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
March Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for March.
• Start mowing lawns regularly.
• Plant onion sets, shallots and early potatoes.
• Prune roses before vigorous spring growth.
• Sow hardy annual flowers outdoors.
• Watch for slugs as temperatures rise.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
April Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for April.
• Sow carrots, beetroot and salad crops.
• Harden off greenhouse-grown plants.
• Feed shrubs and perennials with balanced fertiliser.
• Divide overcrowded perennials.
• Keep on top of weeds before they spread.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
May Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for May.
• Plant summer bedding after the last frost.
• Stake tall-growing perennials early.
• Water containers consistently.
• Trim hedges for a tidy finish.
• Encourage pollinators with flowering plants.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
June Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for June.
• Deadhead roses and bedding plants regularly.
• Harvest lettuce, radish and early potatoes.
• Water deeply during dry spells.
• Tie in climbing plants and tomatoes.
• Monitor for aphids and mildew.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
July Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for July.
• Continue feeding tomatoes and hanging baskets.
• Mow lawns less frequently during drought.
• Prune wisteria after flowering.
• Harvest courgettes before they become oversized.
• Create shade for delicate plants during heatwaves.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
August Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for August.
• Collect seeds from favourite flowers.
• Prune lavender after flowering.
• Prepare ground for autumn planting.
• Keep ponds topped up during hot weather.
• Trim evergreen hedges.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
September Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for September.
• Plant spring-flowering bulbs.
• Scarify and reseed tired lawns.
• Harvest apples, pears and beans.
• Divide herbaceous perennials.
• Clean greenhouses before winter.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
October Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for October.
• Rake fallen leaves for leaf mould.
• Plant bare-root trees and shrubs.
• Lift tender bulbs before frost.
• Protect pots from cold weather.
• Cut back fading perennials.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
November Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for November.
• Wrap vulnerable plants with fleece.
• Plant tulip bulbs before hard frost.
• Service lawnmowers and garden machinery.
• Add compost to empty vegetable beds.
• Install wildlife shelters for winter.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
December Gardening Advice
Gardening in the UK changes dramatically through the seasons, and each month brings new opportunities to improve your outdoor space.
Here are Call Karl’s key gardening jobs and tips for December.
• Prune vines and wisteria.
• Check stored bulbs and tubers for rot.
• Clean patios and pathways to prevent slips.
• Review the year’s successes and failures.
• Decorate outdoor spaces with winter containers.
For professional gardening support, landscaping advice, and outdoor maintenance services, visit Call Karl at www.callkarl.co.uk.
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