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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Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)

How to grow and care for rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Rosemary is an ornamental evergreen shrub with...

How to prune a bonsai tree like Mr Miyagi

How to prune a bonsai tree like Mr Miyagi

When watching the karate kid films in the 80’s, we...

13 amazing ideas for your indoor plants

13 amazing ideas for your indoor plants

Be bold and let your indoor plants stand proud...

Best indoor plants

Best indoor plants

This is our list of the Best Indoor Plants for...

How to use bone meal fertiliser for plants

How to use bone meal fertiliser for plants

Take a look at our guide to find out more about...

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus)

How to Care for Hyacinths

Hyacinths are colourful spring-flowering garden...

Growing herbaceous perennials

Growing herbaceous perennials

Herbaceous perennials are the mainstay of beds and...

How to protect plants over winter

How to protect plants over winter

With the cold snaps decimating a lot of plant life...

20 insect attracting plants

20 insect and bee attracting plants

If you’re planning your planting with wildlife in...

Guide to plant feeding

Our ultimate guide to feeding plants

There isn’t one universal guide for feeding plants...

Marigolds (Tagetes)

Caring for Marigolds (tagetes)

Marigolds are brilliant annual bedding plants that...

Plant cells: how plants grow

Plant cells: how plants grow

A plants’ basic requirements aren't so different...

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Fast growing hedges for privacy

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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...

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 September

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14 top tips for getting your garden ready for autumn

14 top tips for getting your garden ready for autumn

Don’t head indoors until you've run through our checklist of essential autumn garden jobs.

What a lawn scarifier is and how to use it

What is a lawn scarifier and how to use one

If you’ve ever wondered what a lawn scarifier is and how to use it, take a look at our handy guide.

Close-up of thick green lawn

Autumn lawn care guide

After a long summer of getting the best out of your lawn, it is time to start preparing it for...

5 ways to make your garden cosy

5 ways to make your garden cosy for autumn

As the weather starts to cool down at the end of the summer, how can you still make the most of your...