Growing broad beans
Broad beans are an ancient favourite with evidence of cultivation from as early as 6,000 BC. Easy to grow, high in protein and rich in vitamin C they're still a must for today's vegetable plot. Prepare the planting site by digging over and adding ... [... more]
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Pruning roses
If you thought pruning roses was complicated, well it's time to think again. All you need is a pair of sharp secateurs, a few minutes and our easy to follow guide. Some roses need pruning in the spring and others later in the year. Follow our ... [... more]
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How to prune soft fruit
Where better to pick fruit than your own garden? Soft fruits such as raspberries, gooseberries and grapevines are a good investment for smaller gardens where there may not be room for fruit trees. In mid-winter, prune grape vines by cutting back ... [... more]
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Dividing water lilies
A must have for even the smallest of ponds, water lilies need dividing every few years. Keep them healthy and prevent the pond from becoming overcrowded by dividing and replanting. Before the flowering season in spring or early summer, lift the ... [... more]
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Growing spinach, spinach beet and chard
Leafy chard, spinach and spinach beet are easy to grow, tasty and full of goodness. Here's our guide to growing your own. Prepare soil for sowing by digging and adding plenty of well-rotted manure. Remove weeds, large stones and rake to leave a ... [... more]
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Growing grapevines
Grapevines are ideal plants for covering gaps on fences and walls. Plant between autumn and early spring and they will grow quickly, filling an empty space as well as providing you wiith fruit. Make a support against a fence. You will need four ... [... more]
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Moving a shrub
If you're planning on redesigning your garden, but want to keep hold of your favourite shrubs, it's possible to transfer the plant to a new site. Follow our step-by-step guide. Prepare a large planting hole where the shrub is going to be moved ... [... more]
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Growing sweetcorn
Plant sweetcorn in the spring and by late summer you'll be picking lots of fresh cobs, which are far tastier and more succulent than any you can buy in the shop. There are many varieties to try, all of which will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot ... [... more]
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How to create an organic lawn
Maintaining attractive green grass doesn't have to mean hard work and chemicals. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating a good-looking and truly organic lawn. In early spring, gently rake the grass with a spring-tined rake, taking care not to ... [... more]
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Pruning clematis
Clematis are fabulous plants for providing vertical colour on walls, fences, ornamental obelisks and through the branches of trees and shrubs. For the best display you will need to prune plants annually - here's how. Evergreen clematis and those ... [... more]
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Root cuttings
Taking root cuttings is a useful method of propagation for plants that won't root easily from cuttings or division. This simple technique involves removing small sections of root from a plant which can be used to propagate a large number of ... [... more]
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Wildlife gardening
Encouraging wildlife to live and feed in your garden is great natural pest control, and is increasingly important as natural habitats are lost in the wild. Follow our guide to making a haven for birds and insects. Choose plants attractive to ... [... more]
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