News - Page 2: Gardening
Discover expert advice and tips to help you create the garden of your dreams!
The best spring lawns begin in autumn! Now is the time to scarify and aerate your lawn to ensure that it remains strong and healthy throughout the winter months, especially before our northern temperatures drop in October. Early lawn aeration and scarification provide your grass with a necessary boost, allowing air, water, and essential nutrients to penetrate the root zone—the three vital components for a thriving lawn.
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Getting started on planning a garden with art within it can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be! We are on hand to help with our guide on creating a feature garden, complete with how to identify the style of garden you are looking to make!
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Chit! I had better start chitting my potatoes! We have a guide for that! You can learn how to start your potatoes the right way with our simple guide.
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It may feel like only moments ago that we were 'Stepping into Christmas' but now is the perfect time to look forward to spring! Spring bulbs are the perfect way to add colour to empty pots or gaps in the border, and bridge the gap from winter until things fill out later in the spring.
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In the depths of the winter, the last thing on your mind might be the garden and all the lushness of summer. But now is a wonderful time to plan for the season ahead; to buy seeds, make lists, plan your crop rotation and assess what worked well the previous year and what didn't. Best of all, you can do this from the comfort of your sofa, preferably with a cup of tea or coffee, and a nice biscuit (or three!).
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If New Year's fireworks were a plant, it would be Hamamelis! Commonly known as witch hazel, it features beautiful flowers resembling little fireworks, dazzling in reds, oranges and yellows to give your garden a bit of colour through the winter.
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When making your own compost, there are a few aspects to ensure it breaks down well and becomes the perfect compost for your plants to grow in. Homemade compost is invaluable in the garden, meaning you can use it as a mulch, soil improver, or organic growing medium.
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We are here with our 6 tips for low-maintenance gardens, perfect if you have a busy schedule but still love the outdoors!
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Add a unique touch to your garden by creating your own topiary! All you need is a suitable plant and some sharp secateurs. Find out more about how to create topiary.
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Children are always excited about being in the natural world, feeling awe and curiosity all around. These top five tips to get kids gardening will help to encourage kids in your family or friends to get engaged with growing plants.
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The only way is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.
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Many climbers can be great for wildlife encouraging insects for birds and bats to eat plus resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!
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