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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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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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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how to create a bee friendly garden
Every gardener knows how important bees are to the garden. The bees need to pollen to feed, and we need them to pollinate our gardens – it is a mutually beneficial relationship. The reality is that ...
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How to Prune Clematis
There is a profusion of Clematis varieties where pruning groups are split to suit the range of species that are available. Group 1- Early Flowering Includes those that flower during the spring on the ...
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How to Garden Through the Year
Gardening is not just for spring and summer, to get the very best from your garden it is a long term relationship. Like most things in life the old adage “you get out what you put in” is true and ...
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10 Reasons Why We Are Potty For Penstemons
Penstemons are a long-standing Hayloft favourite and it’s not hard to see why as they offer you so much and ask for very little in return. Keep reading for our top 10 reasons why we just love these ...
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Urban and Smaller Gardens - Useful Plants and Tips
Whether your plot is a patch of front garden, a square of lawn, a balcony, a window box or simply a front doorstep, you can still capture the uplifting, enriching power of plants.If your garden is ...
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