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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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Mountain Ash, Rowan (Sorbus)

Planting and growing Mountain Ash (Rowan tree)

Mountain ash, or rowan trees, are attractive...

Skimmia

How to grow and care for skimmia

Skimmias are evergreen shrubs that are extremely...

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...

Ericaceous lime hating plants

Ericaceous lime hating plants

Ericaceous plants are plants that don’t like...

What happens if you eat mistletoe?

What happens if you eat Mistletoe?

What happens if you eat Mistletoe? Is it safe...

How to look after a cactus plant

How to look after a cactus plant

From small and delicate to larger and more...

Silver Birch (Betula)

How to grow silver birch (Betula Pendula)

Silver birches ( Betula Pendula) are very much...

Wallflowers (Erysimum)

How to plant, grow and care for Wallflowers (Erysimum)

Wallflowers are spring and summer-flowering...

Pruning roses: How and when to make the cut | Love the Garden

When and How To Prune Roses

Knowing when to prune roses is has to be one of...

Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower

Growing Rudbeckia flowers: A complete guide

Rudbeckias have become one of our most popular...

Rainbow roses: are they real?

Rainbow roses: are they real?

Blooming in rich, vibrant colours, these rainbow...

Flowering Cherries (Prunus)

How to plant and grow a flowering cherry blossom tree (Prunus)

There’s no doubt that if you want a tree with the...

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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...