Build a hoggin path
Construct an attractive and hard-wearing hoggin path using our step-by-step guide. Decide the route of your path and mark it out using sand or lengths of hosepipe. Compact the hoggin until it is level with the top of the metal edging. How to ... [... more]
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Mangold Fly or Beet Leaf Miner, detection and treatment
The first signs of Mangold Fly or Beet Leaf Miner will be large light brown blisters on the leaves. These are caused by the maggots of the mangold fly literally tunnelling their way through the leaves. The leaves eventually turn completely brown ... [... more]
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How to create a wildflower meadow
A meadow rich in wildflowers can make an attractive garden feature, whether you've got rolling acres or only a few metres. Follow our guide. Reduce the fertility of the area by regular mowing for two years, keeping the grass short. Remove all ... [... more]
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Renate Steiniger'
Find out how to grow Hydrangea macrophylla 'Renate Steiniger' This hydrangea is one of the best blue, flowering varieties in mid-and late summer, with the flowers nicely set against the shiny green leaves. The soil chemistry affects most ... [... more]
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Alnus rubra
The large leaves and long catkins that festoon the branches in early spring make this a handsome medium-sized tree. It is a good choice for water-side plantings as it enjoys moist soil. Its soft wood was used by native Americans for making ... [... more]
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Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny'
A self-fertile female plant, 'Jenny' will produce edible fruits without the need for a male plant. In addition to being a good fruiting variety, the pale yellow flowers and lush foliage add to the appeal of this fruit. Kiwi fruits are vigorous ... [... more]
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Ideas for colourful winter pots
Keep the winter blues at bay with our recipes for colourful pots of seasonal colour. Choose a pot that is large enough to support your plants and has drainage holes Select a design from our suggestions and buy any plants needed Water regularly, ... [... more]
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Feeding Plants
Help your plants to thrive by giving them a healthy diet, full of the right nutrients. Here's our guide to feeding your garden. Feed beds and borders in the spring by spreading slow release fertiliser powder around plants. Vegetables will thrive ... [... more]
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Rhus typhina
The North American stag's horn sumach, grown in gardens for over 350 years, is spectacular in autumn when its foliage turns fiery orange, gold, scarlet or purple The effect is greater when set against the dense cones of red fruit borne by female ... [... more]
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Prunus domestica 'Warwickshire Drooper'
Find out how to grow Prunus domestica 'Warwickshire Drooper' A self-fertile plum tree producing yellow-skinned fruit with orange flesh in mid- to late September. The first batch to be picked can be used as cookers, while those left hanging ripen ... [... more]
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Webbs of Wychbold garden centre, Worcestershire
Webbs are one of the most well known garden centres, we found out how good they really were. It's also one of the biggest in the UK, but does it live up to its name? Read on....... Webbs of Wychbold in Worcestershire are an extremely large garden ... [... more]
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Kenpas Nurseries, Coventry
At the samll Kenpas Nurseries all the plants are grown on site. Kenpas Nurseries is the smallest we have reviewed to date. It is also only open from the beginning of May to early July. Read on to find out how good it is. This is a totally ... [... more]
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