If you’re a beginner to the gardening world, then we’re sure you will have heard of the term topsoil before. But do you actually know what top soil is? Or the difference between compost and top …
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We often take care to keep ourselves protected and hydrated during the British Summer, but could we be wiser in watering our flowers, shrubs, fruit and vegetables? Here are some handy tips to think …
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Most supermarkets sell ready-potted herbs nowadays, but it is fun to grow your own. And a lot of herbs are easy to grow indoors too in pots. Herb growing top tips You just need a soil-based compost …
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Raised beds can be a great way to organise and control healthy plants and it's easier than you might think. Read our tips below to discover more. 1 Find a space with plenty of light The first thi…
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What is companion gardening? Something every gardener will hear at some point when planting a veggie patch is “but what about companion gardening?” This is not an exact science, but most vegetabl…
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What is peat? Peat is basically partially-decomposed plant material that has been built up over thousands of years in wetland areas. It comprises of acid-loving plants mostly native to bogs such as …
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Our Top 5 Gardening Books As part of World Book Day 2019, we would like to recommend some books that we feel are essential gardening bibles. 1. The Lawn Expert, by D. G. Hessayon ISBN 09…
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Possibly one of the most popular flowering shrubs grown in UK gardens, the rose is a symbol of love, sympathy and sorrow, and comes in over 100 different species in a variety of colours from the iconi…
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Nothing looks and sounds more beautiful and soothing than the gentle swaying of bamboo in a breeze and sitting under a bamboo canopy on a summer’s day can bring peace and tranquillity to any soul H…
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There is nothing more captivating than watching the comings and goings of all manner of wildlife in your garden. But to ensure your garden attracts as much wildlife as possible it’s important to pla…
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