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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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Flowering plants for winter gardens

Winter flowering plants and shrubs

Even in the middle of winter there are still a few...

Holly (Ilex)

Holly plants (Ilex)

Hollies are among the most valuable and versatile...

Wisteria

Wisteria flowers

Wisterias are gorgeous climbing plants, perfect...

Watering camellias, blueberries and other acid loving plants

Watering camellias, blueberries and other acid loving plants

When it comes to watering rhododendrons, azaleas...

Micropropagation versus traditional plant propagation

Micropropagation versus traditional plant propagation

So What Is Micropropagation? Put as simply as...

The best office plants for happy workers

The best office plants for happy workers

Evidence has shown that employees perform better...

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia)

Prickly pear cactus care (Opuntia)

Prickly pears and other Opuntia species are very...

Planting bulbs, corms and tubers

Planting bulbs, corms and tubers

Every garden needs a few bulbs. They’re among the...

Mistletoe (Viscum Album)

How to grow and care for mistletoe (viscum album)

Mistletoe comes into its own around Christmas time...

A guide to the perfect raised flower bed

A guide to the perfect raised flower bed

Raised flower beds are an attractive addition to...

Dahlias (Dahlia)

How to grow and care for dahlias (dahlia)

Dahlias are fabulous summer plants for growing in...

Lavender (Lavandula)

How to look after and care for Lavender (Lavendula)

Lavender is a fabulous evergreen shrub and every...

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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...