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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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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 January

Houseplants after Christmas | Miracle-Gro - David Domoney

Houseplants to replace your Christmas tree

Once the festivities are over and the Christmas tree comes down, the space can feel a bit bare. These houseplants can...

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Low maintenance houseplants

Low maintenance houseplants

Spruce up your home with low maintenance houseplants.

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How to care for houseplants

How to care for houseplants

Aside from watering, there are a number of things you need to think about when caring for your houseplants.

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Houseplants home tour

Houseplants home tour

Introducing houseplants to your décor is a great way of adding a touch of nature.

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Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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How to care for houseplants

How to care for houseplants

Aside from watering, there are a number of things you need to think about when caring for your houseplants.

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How and what to grow - gro-bags, gro-sacs and planters

How and what to grow - gro-bags, gro-sacs and planters

Gro-Bags, gro-sacs and planters can be used to grow a magnitude of vegetables, fruits, salad leaves and herbs.

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Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Rhododendron)

Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Rhododendron)

Rhododendrons and azaleas produce spectacular spring displays of colourful flowers. Rhododendrons and evergreen azaleas...

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What nutrients do plants need?

What nutrients do plants need?

Did you know that we need to feed our plants, especially if we are growing in pots and containers.

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How to plant a hanging basket

How to plant a hanging basket

Timing is everything when planting a hanging basket.

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Oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea)

Oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea)

English oak and Sessile oak are familiar sights in the countryside and are spread across Europe.

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How to water houseplants

How to water houseplants

Watering your houseplants is an easy job to do, but did you know that it's actually the most common cause of plant...

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How to grow and care for mistletoe

How to grow mistletoe

Mistletoe is beautiful in its simplicity and can easily be grown following a few simple steps.

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What is propagation and how do I do it?

What is propagation and how do I do it?

Ever wanted to get more from your plants without having to buy more? With our guide to what propagation is, and how to...

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The meaning behind plants and flowers

The meaning behind plants and flowers

Flowers are one of the most symbolic objects in modern and ancient times. Throughout the course of history, trees...

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How to plant in beds and borders

Planting in beds and borders

To ensure plants establish quickly, grow properly and live a long time, you need to take a little time and effort over...

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Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Pinus sylvestris. It’s one of the 3 native UK conifers that spread through the UK following the retreating last Ice Age...

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