Try organic gardening
Follow our easy guide to getting started as an organic gardener. Improve your soil by digging in leaf mould or garden compost. Make your own compost by recycling vegetable peelings, tea bags and plant prunings. Prevent weeds from growing by ... [... more]
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Garden Organic
Garden Organic - celebrating 50 years of organic growing - organic gardening, farming and food. Garden Organic, the UK's leading organic growing charity, has been at the forefront of the organic horticulture movement for 50 years and is dedicated ... [... more]
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Weekly vegetable gardening calandar
Herbs, Soft Fruits, Cut flowers and Greenhouse. Anything which may Add this calendar to your RSS reader and get daily updates click here Now that we are into March we can expect the overwintered veg to start putting on some growth. A top dressing ... [... more]
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Garden compost - How to make great organic compost
Garden compost - Garden advice tell you how to make the best organic garden compost heap so that it will do wonders for your garden. We here at Garden Advice tell you how to make the best garden compost heap so that it will smell nice and sweet ... [... more]
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How to get started in organic gardening
Despite following the instructions on the seed packet, do you have trouble getting your seeds to grow and survive? Never fear, GardenAdvice.co.uk are here to share some expert tips on how to guarantee success. How many times have you started off ... [... more]
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How to discover organic gardening
Garden advice help you to discover organic gardening and the benefits it can have to your garden and the environment. Growing organically is really good old fashioned gardening, as practised before synthetic chemicals were invented but with the ... [... more]
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How to control pests in organic gardens
Pests won't stay away because you are an organic gardener, so we've found the best 'friendly' methods of getting rid of them. If your vegs are covered by nasty, green, crawly things, don't panic! The GardenAdvice team are here to help you with ... [... more]
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Plants for bumblebees
Many wildflowers have become more scarce in farmland through loss of hedgerows, hay meadows, chalk grassland, and because of pesticide use. As a result, gardens have become a stronghold for some bumblebee species. Wherever you live in the UK, you ... [... 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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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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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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Plant a native hedge
Hedges serve many purposes in the garden. They can be sound and pollution barriers, create boundaries between properties even deter unwanted guests. A native hedge will also provide a valuable habitat for wildlife. Choose a mixture of hedging ... [... more]
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