Wet Soil

A perfect combination of air and water are vital to support a plants root system.Most plants that are placed in saturated soil will have insufficient drainage and oxygen, often leading to root decay....

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How to Create a Coastal Garden

A coastal garden is the perfect addition for those with and without a sea view, creating both a cheery and informal setting that is ideal for entertaining and relaxing. Swathes of grasses and silvery ...

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Autumn Planting Guide

The gardens look to be slowing down in autumn and the blazing display of summer is followed by the cooler, shorter, golden days of autumn. The plants are dying back, and the trees are changing colour ...

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Indoor Plants

We all love the outdoors! Who doesn't?! This makes it all the more disheartening when people say that they are lacking in outdoor space, with some not having any outdoor space at all! We can only wish...

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How to Create a Tropical Garden

You may think that a tropical garden in Britain is laughable – well after you settle down from belly laughing, I can tell you it is not an impossible feat. Although a little more time consuming and ...

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Top 5 Late Flowering Perennials

As the summer comes to an end and the days get shorter, it is lovely to see your garden filled with plants that are still flowering in abundance and producing welcome colour. Read on for a few chosen ...

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top 10 easy to grow plants

Maintaining a garden is undoubtedly hard work, and sometimes it can definitely feel like you can more brown thumbs rather than green, but fear not! Whether you’re a beginner gardener or you are just...

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Pruning Trees and Shrubs

When to Prune Trees and Shrubs: Energy is stored within new shoots and so it is recommended to prune whilst your shrubs or trees are either dormant or just before emerging growth. However, the exact ...

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how to deadhead plants

Deadheading is required to enhance and rejuvenate flowers as they begin to fade. Deadheading is also necessary to neaten the overall appearance of flower beds and borders. The regular removal of ...

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