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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 to do in your garden in December

Christmas gifts from the garden

Christmas gifts from the garden

Why not add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts this year by making your own!

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Real Christmas trees

Real Christmas trees

Nothing says 'Christmas is on its way' like the smell of a real tree - let alone the joy of picking one and decorating...

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Caring for Christmas houseplants

Caring for Christmas houseplants

Christmas houseplants are a great way of brightening up the house and they’re fabulous Christmas gifts.

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Choosing a Christmas tree

Choosing a Christmas tree

There’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill your home with that nostalgic seasonal...

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Image for December

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Essential nutrients for plants

Essential nutrients for plants

Garden compost and well-rotted animal waste/manure added to the soil will supply some plant nutrients, but in most...

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How to plant a hanging basket

How to plant a hanging basket

Timing is everything when planting a hanging basket. Summer hanging baskets should be planted from April onwards but...

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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 mistletoe

How to grow mistletoe

Kissing under the mistletoe is a festive tradition that originates from its connection to ancient fertility rituals...

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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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Planting in beds and borders

Planting in beds and borders

Dig a hole and just put in the plant roots? To ensure plants establish quickly, grow properly and live a long time, you...

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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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How to keep summer plants flowering | Love The Garden

How to keep summer plants flowering

With just a little regular care and attention, your summer displays will look fabulous.

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Caring for Christmas houseplants

Caring for Christmas houseplants

Christmas houseplants are a great way of brightening up the house and they’re fabulous Christmas gifts.

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Growing from hardwood cuttings

Growing from hardwood cuttings

There are numerous deciduous and evergreen shrubs, including roses and soft fruit, that you can propagate from hardwood...

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