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How to plant spring bulbs

The time to plant spring bulbs starts right now. There isn't much that beats the excitement of planting spring bulbs out in the garden and then seeing them emerge from the soil in springtime, ready to burst into colourful bloom just at the time of year when we need it the most.

Autumn lawn care guide

This autumn lawn care guide helps you keep your property healthy, green and lush during the autumn months. Lawn care in autumn is as essential as any other time of the year, even more so before winter arrives. Autumn is an excellent time to get to work on your lawn and prepare it for the seasons ahead.

Why autumn is the best time to plant new plants

If you are wondering why autumn is the best time to plant new plants, we have the answers for you. The temperatures are cool, but before it gets too cold is one of the best times of year to get planting in the garden.

Top 5 tips to get rid of weeds

These top 5 tips to get rid of weeds will help you to manage the weeds in your garden allowing your cultivated plants to thrive. The question is, ‘what is a weed?’ Weeds are plants growing in a place you don’t want. These plants probably have the ability to take over or self-seed readily.

How to prune shrubs

The question of how to prune shrubs is frequently asked of gardeners everywhere. Pruning can seem daunting, but the good news is that most shrubs will recover from a good prune, but it is essential to know when to do it.

Edible ground cover plants

These edible ground cover plants are perfect for the garden and will ensure plenty of ground is covered with pretty plants.

Square foot gardening

Here’s how to get started with square foot gardening.

15 garden tips for September

September’s a beautiful month in the garden, with plenty of colour from autumn leaves and late-flowering plants. It’s time to harvest the last of the summer crops and tidy up the beds to be ready for winter. Here are our top 15 gardening tips for September

Organic pest control tips

When you see your plants being devoured by slugs or your roses covered in aphids, the pesticide spray is easy to reach, but this isn’t necessarily the best for your garden.

Top 6 Reasons to Start Organic Gardening

These top 6 reasons to start organic gardening are some of the many reasons to practice organic gardening, whether you have a large garden, a patio or balcony or allotment.

Planting for year-round colour

When planting for year-round colour, it’s all about planting a selection of different plants that will provide interest from texture, colour, scent and more during various months of the year.

Tips for healthy soil

We need good soil to grow plants and trees, so getting to know your soil is a positive step towards a thriving garden and planet.