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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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Growing from hardwood cuttings

Growing from hardwood cuttings

There are numerous shrubs, including roses and...

Propagate new plants for free

Propagate new plants for free

Summer is the perfect time of year to propagate...

How and when to grow daffodils

How and when to grow daffodils

What could be more uplifting than drifts of butter...

Pruning the Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Pruning the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)

Buddleia davidii is one of the most widely grown...

How to feed and water houseplants

How to feed and water houseplants

When should you feed and water your houseplants?

How to mulch and why

How to mulch and why

Mulching your garden helps trap valuable moisture...

How to make your houseplants happy

How to make your houseplants happy

Make your houseplants feel at home with the right...

How to split perennials

How to split perennials

You can easily propagate herbaceous perennials by...

Lily (Lilium)

How to grow, look after care for Lily (Lilium)

There are numerous plants that have lily in their...

Aquatic plants

Aquatic plants

Aquatic plants are plants that like to grow in...

A guide to sowing seeds outdoors

Sowing seed outdoors

Hardy annual flower seeds and seeds of many...

How and when to prune hydrangeas

How and when to prune hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are an asset to any garden. Flowering...

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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...