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Plant Trees

Early autumn is a great time to be planting fruit trees and bushes in your garden. The ground is moist but still warm which means that the roots will grow quickly to establish the plants in the ground. Planting now also means that there is more chance of getting a better crop of fruit in... Read More
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Plant For Pollinators

More and more of us are beginning to realise how important pollinators are for our gardens. It’s estimated that 84% of crops, 80% of wildflowers and many garden flowers depend on insect pollination. So the role bees play in our garden is pretty important! Many people are aware of the role of honey bees in the... Read More
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Plant Bulbs

The great thing about planting bulbs is that anyone can do it – even the most inexperienced or novice gardener can get involved. Planting bulbs is a cheap and cost-effective way of getting lots of fabulous colour into your garden all year round, whether for Spring into Summer or Summer into Autumn. Bulbs are pretty... Read More
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Manage Weeds

They are the thorn in the side of every gardener – usually the first to show up and the last to disappear, weeds can be a real time consuming problem. Although we see them as a nuisance, the purpose of the weed is actually to bring back life into the earth. Having adapted for survival,... Read More
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Look After Your Lawn

When Spring comes around every year, many of us will see very different lawns…from a football pitch, a scrap yard, or perhaps even a wildlife park! Too often all we see is a muddy patch with a little green or a soft mattress of moss, when in fact what we want to see is a... Read More
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Look After Houseplants

Indoor plants or houseplants come in all different shapes, sizes, foliage and blooms in every colour. Apart from regular watering and feeding, most house plants are easy and straight forward to look after. This simple guide will give you a few tips on how to look after your houseplants which need to be indoors all... Read More
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Create Hanging Basket

Many of us would like a hanging basket but don’t always feel confident enough to plant one. So, how do you create an amazing hanging basket? By following the easy to follow guidelines below you can create a spectacle of summer colour to be proud of. Skip to the bottom of this blog for our... Read More
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Container Garden

If you thought creating a container for your garden would be hard – think again. Here are our top tips for creating an amazing container for your garden, no matter the size and how to care for it. From what to use, what compost and what to plant. What can I use? The simplest answer... Read More
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Choose The Right Compost

It may be slightly daunting to know what is the right compost and feed to use in your garden and containers. With a seemingly bewildering array of composts and plant feed products available, here’s our top tips and advice for choosing the right ones. Main Compost Types Multi-purpose compost: as the name suggests this compost... Read More
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Kids Gardening

Get your kids enthusiastic about gardening and wildlife with loads of ideas and resources from these great websites, there’s plenty to keep them occupied in the garden for hours! Encouraging children and young people to take up gardening is a great way to boost their mental and physical health, while opening up their creativity and... Read More
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