With the weather we’ve been having recently in the UK, your lawn might be looking a bit worse for wear at the moment. Chances are your grass has had more foot traffic than usual over the previous few months. And with the extremely dry weather we’ve been having lately, it could be that your lawn…
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Summertime and the living is easy, or so they say… keep cutting the lawn, don’t forget to feed it, and make sure it’s well watered as this can be one of the hottest months of the year. Prune Wisteria. Deadhead flowering plants. Water containers and new plants preferably with recycled water. Collect seeds from plants.…
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Don’t overlook the delights of fresh herbs. Perfect for cooking, medicinal purposes and even pest control, herbs should be a staple in any home or garden. There’s plenty to choose from, so why not create your very own herb planter? Our top 5 herbs to grow Marjaram A highly fragrant plant that requires little care,…
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If you want to add stunning colour and eye-catching foliage to your garden, try a herbaceous border! Full of attractive perennials that flower each year and attract bees and butterflies, and fairly low-maintenance to keep looking great all year round. Plus, herbaceous plants are quite quick growers, meaning that you might not have to wait…
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This is often one of the hottest months of the year and a great time to sit out and enjoy your garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly dead-heading, and you’ll enjoy a longer display of blooms. Make sure you keep new plants well watered, using grey water (clean waste water) where possible, and hoe…
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When the temperature climbs, our plants react – here’s our guide on keeping your plants happy and healthy during the hot Summer months… Sun Protection We find that a lot of people like to put their houseplants outside during the Summer because in most cases, they thrive outdoors – but if you want to keep…
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Time to add even more colour to the garden with flowering pots and baskets galore. Enjoy the extra light and warmth and watch your garden grow, literally! Things to do this month Plant out summer bedding. Keep weeding and hoe borders. Pinch out side shoots on tomato plants. Mow laws at least once a week.…
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Summer is the perfect time to grow your own vegetables! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are five fantastic vegetables you should grow this summer and how to achieve the best yields. Cucumber Cucumbers are delicious – especially when you’ve grown them yourself and…
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Get set, as well as looking good, make sure your outdoor space is ready for lots of al fresco dining this summer. Be mindful of late frosts and protect where necessary Earth up potatoes and plant any remaining Mow lawns weekly If possible, collect rainwater and try to use the water for garden irrigation Keep…
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As soon as the temperature warms up, we all head outside to soak up the sun – however short-lived it may be this time of year! If your garden is in need of some TLC after a neglectful winter, we’ve got some top tips for making it quicker and easier so you can spend more…
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