how to propagate seeds

The most popular and common method of propagation is by seed. In most cases, we allow our plants to set seed in situ once the blooms have gone over. However, this is not always a feasible and sought-...

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how to prune roses

Pruning plants doesn't haven't to be a stressful experience! Roses are no exception. The general rule of thumb, never cut beyond 'dead wood' or woody growth and hard cut backs wait until February/...

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top 10 plants for fragrance

Adding sensory elements like fragrance can make it the most welcoming addition to your garden, from practical herbs, to classic lavender pathways, but the list shouldn't stop there! Discover our top ...

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How to Keep Lawns Looking Healthy

It is too easy to neglect your lawns especially during spring and summer months, as there is often much to do within other areas of the garden, especially amongst our flower beds and borders. We ...

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how to create a prairie garden

Prairies are considered as great, desolate landscapes, normally found in sparse areas of America. Prairies depict a notion whereby foliage is the core feature, creating architectural structure with a ...

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Halloween at Home- Pumpkin Vase

For a real wow factor, why not try carving a pumpkin and using it as the vase? What you will need: PumpkinA knifePot or containerWaterFlowers Step One To do this, you’ll want to get a pumpkin, ...

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How to Naturalise Bulbs

Have you ever been on a crisp walk in late winter or early spring and come across colourful carpets of crocus or stunning swathes of snowdrops amongst a woodland? You can easily create similar ...

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how to prune perennials

Pruning and cutting back plants, is common place for the general healthcare regime in the garden. Performing these tasks will not only tidy up your plants overall appearance but will encourage ...

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Calamondin Marmalade

This recipe asks for 20 calamondins so get picking! Ingredients: 20 Calamondins150ml water150g sugarHalf a tablespoon butter Step One Cut each one in half, remove the seeds and squeeze the juice into ...

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