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Plants, trees & shrubs

Preparing the garden for planting and caring for plants is vital to the overall health of your garden. Whether you're starting from scratch or have a new garden we’ve got you covered with loads of tips and tricks
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Guide to plant feeding

Our ultimate guide to feeding plants

There isn’t one universal guide for feeding plants...

Marigolds (Tagetes)

Caring for Marigolds (tagetes)

Marigolds are brilliant annual bedding plants that...

Plant cells: how plants grow

Plant cells: how plants grow

A plants’ basic requirements aren't so different...

Aloe Vera plant care

How to look after an aloe vera plant easily

Aloe Vera is a hugely popular plant for a...

Poinsettia (Euphorbia Pulcherrima)

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

Poinsettias are one of our most popular Christmas...

When to prune Clematis

When to prune and cut back clematis

Whatever variety of clematis you choose, pruning...

Poppy (Papaver)

Poppy (Papaver)

Blousy blooms with colourful, almost paper-like...

Aloe Vera, Bitter Aloe (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera plant guide

Aloe vera is a tender succulent, which is mainly...

Gerbera, Transvaal Daisy (Gerbera)

Gerbera, transvaal daisy (Gerbera)

Gerberas produce lots of brightly coloured flowers...

Bamboos (various species)

How to grow and care for bamboo at home

Bamboos are wonderful garden plants, grown...

A guide to using pots, tubs and window boxes

A guide to using pots, tubs and window boxes

Pots, tubs and containers of all sorts are the...

A guide to feeding border plants

A guide to feeding border plants

Plants need to be able to draw on reserves of all...

Advice & inspiration

Fast growing hedges for privacy

Fast growing hedges for privacy

Home-boosting houseplants | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Best houseplants to boost the look of your home

No matter what the size or design of your home...

How to germinate seeds | Love the Garden

How to germinate seeds

Growing from seed is one of the most rewarding and...

What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

When you grow plants indoors or in a heated...

Peat free compost

Peat free compost

The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have...

Winter pruning: a complete guide for a thriving garden

Winter pruning: a complete guide for a thriving garden

One of the most important gardening tasks you can...

Overwintering tender plants

Overwintering tender plants

While some plants are bone hardy and will survive...

What to do in your garden in March

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First cut and feed | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

First spring feed and cut

As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and...

Spring lawn care

Top 7 lawn care tips

A spring lawn care routine is the best way to spend a little time and effort getting your lawn into...

Getting your garden spring ready

Getting your garden ready for spring

With a new year, comes 12 months full of fresh gardening possibilities and now’s the best time to...

A complete guide to choosing the right compost

How to choose the best compost for your plants

When going to a garden centre of DIY store, it’s very easy to become confused by all the different...