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May 3, 2013

Create your own perennial border

Read More: Create your own perennial border The introduction of herbaceous border plants to the garden will improve overall visual appearance as well as adding many practical benefits such as attracting bees, butterflies, will help with to limit weed growth and can even act as a natural screen or barrier.

Have a look now for some tips and ideas, and our recommended top five perennial plants to try.

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April 8, 2013

Lilies - The perfect summer pot plant

Read More: Lilies - The perfect summer pot plantLilies, or to give them their true botanic name of Lilium, are an extremely popular herbaceous perennial which are grown for their colourful, showy and large flowers. These wonderfully prominent blooms come in a huge range of colours and in a number of different varieties, shapes and sizes.

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March 5, 2013

Grow your own apples - simple and practical

Read More: Grow your own apples - simple and practicalWith an increase of interest in growing your own fruit and vegetables across Britain, there really has never been a better time for you to get on board.

It's simpe, practical and can be great fun. Have a look online now, to see how to plant apple trees, how to care for them and our recommended varieties to try.

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January 24, 2013

Summer flowering Petunia and Surfinia plants

Read More: Summer flowering Petunia and Surfinia plantsA popular choice for growing through the summer, Petunia and Surfinia plants are versatile enough to be grown in pots, containers, baskets and window boxes.

The choice available is large enough to have something for everyone, all guaranteed to brighten up any garden this year.

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January 11, 2013

Growing Dahlias for summer colour

Read More: Growing Dahlias for summer colourGrowing Dahlias for the summer garden is a very easy process and one which will provide endless ammounts of flowers right up untill the very first frosts appear.

Have a look at how you can grow them now in pots, ready for a burst of colour once the summer arrives.

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January 9, 2013

Vibrant and colourful summer trailing plants

Read More: Vibrant and colourful summer trailing plants A great way of adding colour to the summer garden and to maximise all space available is to create your own window box or hanging basket displays.

The choice available is huge and the adaptability of summer plug plants, at very low costs make them the ideal choice.

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December 11, 2012

Summer Bedding Plants - Geraniums

Read More: Summer Bedding Plants - GeraniumsWith the right choice of plants that compliment each other perfectly, you can easily create a colourful and enjoyable summer garden. Have a look to see the role that Geraniums (Pelargoniums) can play.

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November 12, 2012

Shift the flowering indoors this winter

Read More: Shift the flowering indoors this winterLate autumn and early winter is a great time to start potting up your indoor flowering bulbs in anticipation of winter fragrance and beauty inside. Have a read now to see what to grow indoors this winter and how to pot them up.

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October 16, 2012

Autumn - A soft transition from summer to winter

Read More: Autumn - A soft transition from summer to winterIt is tempting to neglect this wonderful time of the year, particularly as we have had a limited summer. However, a nice relaxing day in the garden now can help remind us of the joy to be had from now until the arrival of winter and with the right selection of plants the autumn garden can deliver weeks of pleasure.

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September 18, 2012

Gardening when space is at a premium

Read More: Gardening when space is at a premiumLimited space doesn’t mean gardening is not possible, and if anything this can help spark creative ideas and imagination amongst us all.

There are a number of key areas which you can develop to maximise all the space you have available to you.

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August 31, 2012

Bedding Plants - Make the most of winter/spring

Read More: Bedding Plants - Make the most of winter/springWhen summer flowering comes to an end there is no need to despair. Working with our award winning maxi plugs will provide you with the perfect opportunity to keep your garden in show throughout the winter and well into spring.

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August 20, 2012

Making water the focal point of the garden

Read More: Making water the focal point of the gardenOne of the most exciting and creative ways to add character to your garden is the introduction of a water feature or a garden pond. It is a very challenging project but one which can create a real sense of achievement on completion and years of simple enjoyment.

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July 26, 2012

Create the perfect bee friendly garden

Read More: Create the perfect bee friendly gardenWith the decreasing population of British garden bees now is the perfect time to plan your garden to help get them back with us. It also can help us too.

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July 19, 2012

For the love of Daffodils

Read More: For the love of DaffodilsDaffodils have been one of the best loved bulbs for centuries. So why do we love them so much?

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May 15, 2012

Apple Pollination Guide

Read More: Apple Pollination GuideNeed some help selecting the best apples for cross pollination? Then follow our guide now.

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May 15, 2012

Pear Pollination Guide

Read More: Pear Pollination GuideNeed some help selecting the best pears for cross pollination? Then follow our guide now.

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March 20, 2012

Grow Your Own Certified Seed Potatoes

Read More: Grow Your Own Certified Seed PotatoesGrow Your Own Certified Seed Potatoes in Potato Sacks

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January 24, 2012

Wildlife Gardening

Read More: Wildlife GardeningUse your graden to help attract some of the wonderful wildlife of Britain.

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January 19, 2012

How to Plant Roses

Read More: How to Plant RosesRoses are the ideal summer cut flower. Find out here how to plant your Roses now in time for a colourful summer bloom.

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