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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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Fast Growing Hedges for Privacy

Fast Growing Hedges For Privacy

A fast growing hedge will increase privacy, while also adding texture and interest to your landscaping.

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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, there are houseplants that will suit your home and lifestyle.

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How to germinate seeds | Love the Garden

How to germinate seeds

Growing from seed is one of the most rewarding and cheapest ways to grow plants.

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What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

When you grow plants indoors or in a heated greenhouse; before they go outside in their permanent positions they need to...

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What to do in your garden in May

Feeding your lawn | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Feeding lawns

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

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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 best.

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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 have.

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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 chances of frosts.

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Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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Houseplants on a windowsill | Bringing the fragrance indoors | Miracle Gro

Bring the fragrance indoors

By introducing fragranced plants to our homes and gardens, we’re inviting the aromas to lift our spirits and make them...

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Growing the best tomatoes

Growing the best tomatoes

There’s nothing more magical than eating fresh produce straight from the plant.

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Growing your own at home

Growing your own at home

The magic of growing your own produce never fades.

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Plants with health benefits

Plants with benefits

Did you know that some studies have shown that plants can be beneficial for both physical and mental health?

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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 best.

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How to care for snake plants

How to care for snake plants

If you’re looking to purchase a snake plant or have one already adding flair to your home, we can make sure it stays...

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Plants proven to help your quality of sleep

Plants proven to help your quality of sleep

Plants improve our quality in life in so many ways, but did you know they can also help you sleep?

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How to Care for Peace Lilies

How to care for peace lilies

Peace lilies are perfect plants for decorating your home because they cleanse the air, are pretty, and easy to care for...

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Low maintenance houseplants

Low maintenance houseplants

Spruce up your home with low maintenance houseplants.

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Create a terrarium

Create a terrarium

Liven up your home by creating your own terrarium!

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Garden planters and potting plants

Garden planters and potting plants

There’s one group of satisfying jobs that we love doing in Spring and Summer – and that’s potting up seedlings and...

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Pruning masterclass

Pruning masterclass

There are lots of shrubs and woody climbers that need pruning during the year. Roses and summer-flowering clematis...

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