Plants, trees & shrubs
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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 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...