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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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Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Rhododendron)

Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Rhododendron)

Rhododendrons and azaleas produce spectacular...

What nutrients do plants need?

What nutrients do plants need?

Did you know that we need to feed our plants...

How to plant a hanging basket

How to plant a hanging basket

Timing is everything when planting a hanging...

Oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea)

Oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea)

English oak and Sessile oak are familiar sights in...

How to water houseplants

How to water houseplants

Watering your houseplants is an easy job to do...

How to grow and care for mistletoe

How to grow mistletoe

Mistletoe is beautiful in its simplicity and can...

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...

The meaning behind plants and flowers

The meaning behind plants and flowers

Flowers are one of the most symbolic objects in...

How to plant in beds and borders

Planting in beds and borders

To ensure plants establish quickly, grow properly...

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Pinus sylvestris. It’s one of the 3 native UK...

How to keep summer plants flowering | Love The Garden

How to keep flowers blooming through summer

Summer bedding plants and summer-flowering bulbs...

Caring for Christmas houseplants

Caring for Christmas houseplants

Christmas houseplants are a great way of...

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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...