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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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Bonsai tree care

Bonsai tree care

The ultimate goal of growing a Bonsai is to create...

A trowel of soil being put into a hanging basket.

Beginner’s Guide to Hanging Baskets

Hanging baskets are great for small spaces and a...

Hibiscus (Hibiscus)

How to grow and care for hibiscus (Hibiscus)

Hibiscus are very showy plants, producing large...

How to grow and care for Orchids

How to grow and care for orchids

With their tropical flowers blooming in a wide...

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...

Yucca

How To Grow and Care For Yucca Plants In The UK

Yuccas are grown for their ornamental evergreen...

How to prune Wisteria

How to prune Wisteria

To ensure that your Wisteria is a bounteous...

How to improve border soil

How to improve border soil

If you have poor soil, it is reasonably easy to...

Planting spring and winter bedding plants

Planting spring and winter bedding plants

When summer bedding plants come to an end, the...

Lobelia, Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)

Growing Lobelia (Cardinal flower): The ultimate guide

Lobelias are probably best known for the annual...

Winter Box, Sweet Box (Sarcococca)

How to grow Winter box, sweet box (Sarcococca)

Winter box (or sweet box) is a delightful...

Money Plant, Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

How To Grow and Care For Crassula Ovata (Jade Plant)

Crassula ovata is the botanical name of the plant...

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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 May

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Feeding your lawn | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Spring is the go-ahead season for lawn care as our gardens become a hub for barbecues or summer...

Feeding plants and borders

Feeding plants and borders

We need to give plants as much help as possible to ensure they survive and perform at their very...

Balcony Rail with Planter and Ripe Tomatoes

Growing your own in a small space

Having limited garden needn’t hold you back, there’s plenty to do to make the most of the space you...

May planting and harvesting guide

May planting and harvesting guide

May brings us into the heart of Spring, the perfect time to see our crops flourish with fewer...