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Plant feeding

Plants need more than just water to thrive. Applied at the start of the growing season the right plant food can give your garden the boost it needs all year long. See our guides for everything you need to know.

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Why it’s important to feed your plants

Why it’s important to feed your plants

As the growing season progresses and plants start blooming and fruiting then they will also need supplementary feeding.

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Guide to plant feeding

Our ultimate guide to feeding plants

There isn’t one universal guide for feeding plants, and knowing when and what to feed plants, is crucial to plant growth...

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Caring for houseplants

Caring for houseplants

Plants make wonderful gifts, so show how much you care and give a potted plant that will continue to brighten up someone...

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Straight answers to plant feeding

Straight answers to plant feeding

When it comes to feeding your plants, there are several ways of doing it. There are multi-purpose general feeds that can...

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Plant feeding: application

Plant feeding: application

There are numerous ways to apply plant feeds or fertilisers.

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How to use bone meal fertiliser for plants

How to use bone meal fertiliser for plants

Take a look at our guide to find out more about bone meal fertiliser and how to use it in the garden.

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A guide to feeding border plants

A guide to feeding border plants

Plants need to be able to draw on reserves of all the vital elements to have healthy leaves and produce quality flowers...

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How to use chicken manure pellets for your garden | Love the Garden

How to use chicken manure pellets for your garden

Chicken manure is a great resource for home gardeners, particularly if you grow your own vegetables.

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How does fertiliser work?

Have you ever wondered how a plant fertiliser works?

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