Tips for watering your garden
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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2019
26 Jul
26 Jul
2019
17 Jun
17 Jun
Top tips for growing herbs
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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2019
10 Jun
10 Jun
How to make and fill a raised bed
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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2019
03 Jun
03 Jun
A Guide to Companion Gardening
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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2019
07 May
07 May
TIPS ON HELPING TO CREATE A PEAT FREE GARDEN
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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2019
07 Mar
07 Mar
Our Top 5 Gardening Books
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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2019
14 Feb
14 Feb
Top Tips for growing Roses
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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2019
05 Feb
05 Feb
Tips for Growing Bamboo
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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2019
28 Jan
28 Jan
Creating a Wildlife Haven in your garden
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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2018
16 Aug
16 Aug
Allotment tips for beginners
Why should you have an allotment? Not only is gardening a relaxing pastime and a great excuse to get outside in the fresh air, but having your own allotment will provide you with a ready supply of fr…
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