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Gardening Advice

Gardening for Beginners

Gardening is Easier Than You Think! If you're a beginner gardener, you might think gardening is complicated, expensive, or only for people with big gardens and endless free time, but that couldn't be further from the truth! Gardening can be simple, affordable, and one of the most rewarding hobbies you’ll ever take on - even... Read More

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Bird Care Through the Seasons

There’s nothing quite like the cheerful flutter of birds in the garden. Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or just love having wildlife nearby, caring for garden birds throughout the year makes a huge difference to their survival and well-being. Here’s a seasonal guide to bird care which includes: Year-round importance of bird care What feeds... Read More

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How to Mulch Your Garden

Mulching is a simple yet effective gardening technique that helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, improve soil structure, improve the look of your flower beds and borders, and suppress weeds. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, understanding how to mulch properly can make a huge difference in your garden. What is Mulch? Mulch... Read More

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Gardening Advice, Houseplant Advice

How to repot houseplants

Learn how to repot houseplants with our step by step guide, product list and video tutorial! How to know if it's time to repot your houseplant - 5 tell-tale signs: Plant growth slows Roots begin to push the plant from its pot Roots start to appear through the pot drainage hole. The plant becomes top... Read More

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Grampa Greenhouse

Introducing our 'Grampa Greenhouse' series of kids gardening booklets, dedicated to helping kids learn all about how to grow their very own fruit, vegetables and more. Let's grow...Potatoes Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...potatoes' HERE. Let's grow...Tomatoes Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...tomatoes' HERE. Let's grow...Chillies Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...chillies' HERE. Let's grow...Wildflowers... Read More

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Gardening Advice, Houseplant Advice

Choosing Your Houseplant Compost

The best houseplant compost When it comes to houseplants, there are three important things you have to consider to provide your plants with the best home possible – water, compost and sunlight. In this blog we will be looking into choosing the right compost for your houseplant, taking into consideration the most environmentally friendly compost... Read More

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Gardening Advice, Houseplant Advice

What’s wrong with my houseplant?

Common houseplant issues relating to watering and how to fix them. When it comes to houseplants, they aren’t all shiny leaves and pretty flowers, sometimes they can be high maintenance, but we love them all the same! In this blog we will be highlighting some of the most common houseplant issues related to watering and... Read More

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Propagation

Learn how to propagate Plant propagation is a great way to create the garden of your dreams without spending a lot of money. It involves taking cuttings or seeds from existing plants and growing them into new, full-grown plants! Propagating is simple too, so if you’re into saving money AND having a garden the envy... Read More

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Growing Conifers

Conifers are an ideal and versatile way of adding structure, colour and interest to your garden year-round. Here’s our three main characteristics to think about when choosing the right variety of conifer for your outdoor space: Shape and Size – are you looking for your conifers to grow tall for privacy or are you looking... Read More

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Lawn Care in Spring and Autumn

We have all been told it’s important to give your lawn that extra TLC in the Spring and Autumn, but why? And what are the different ways you should be looking after your lawn during the two seasons? In this blog we will look at all the important Lawn Care jobs to tick off during... Read More