Wet weather
Find out how to care your garden in wet conditionshow to care your garden in wet conditions Wet weather is part and parcel of gardening in the UK, but changes to the climate in recent years suggest that heavier and prolonged bouts of rainfall ... [... more]
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Pruning climbers
Always wash the cutting blades of secateurs, loppers and saws in diluted garden disinfectant after use, particularly when diseased wood is cut. This is to prevent the spread of diseases from plant to plant. When pruning healthy wood, make an ... [... more]
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How to protect your garden from rabbits and deer
Deer and rabbits will eat almost every garden plant between them. From bedding plants and salad crops, to young shrubs and trees. In the past, in my various gardening roles, I have been lucky enough not to experience too many problems with ... [... more]
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How to grow blue and white borders
Gardening styles come and go them seem to come back again. A few years ago blue and white borders were all the rage, the height of fashion. For the last two years they seem to have disparate from the garden writers and broadcasters view. Despite ... [... more]
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How to grow shrubs in a container
Garden Advice experts explain how to grow shrubs in containers, the article covers pot size, compost and the care of your plants. The most important aspect of container gardening is choosing a pot that is big enough to take the plant being grown ... [... more]
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Basics techniques page not found
The BBC gardening Techniques section has been relaunched and some of the content may have moved or been removed. Use the links below to explore the new content. We apologise for any inconvenience. You can get to all our new-look gardening ... [... more]
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Woodside'
Grasses have never been more popular within gardening, and their good looks and simple cultivation make it easy to see why. This Chinese fountain grass grows in tufts of bright green fronds, crowned with feather-like plumes of purple-green ... [... more]
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What to put in your tool kit
Head to your local garden centre and the choice of gardening tools is bewildering. Fortunately you don't need them all and most gardens can be looked after with just a handful of tools. Here's our guide to the essential kit. Choose tools with ... [... more]
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Digging your garden
Cultivating the soil by digging is fundamental to good gardening. Learn the difference between single and double digging and when the no dig method works. Digging the soil is essential for good plant growth. If the soil condition is poor organic ... [... more]
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Lycopersicon esculentum 'Orange Plum'
Find out how to grow Lycopersicon esculentum 'Orange Plum' Cultivar: 'Orange Plum' 'Orange Plum' has medium-sized, rich orange fruit which are high in vitamin C and A. It produces high yielding tomatoes full of flavour and has good resistance to ... [... more]
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How and When To Sow Tomato Seed
Detailed steps on how and when to sow tomato seeds. Indoor culture, transplanting the plants, outdoor sowing and much more is discussed with lots of pictures and helpful gardening advice. The following sowing / transplanting methods are available ... [... more]
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March flower garden diary from Gardenaction
March is the start of the active gardening year. This is your last chance before next autumn It's warm enough to pant gladioli corns and hardy oxalis. Check it all out with Look after your hardy perennials and gladioli. Plant a rose for lots of ... [... more]
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