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Complete guide to lawn feeding

Like all plants, lawns benefit from regular feeding. Without extra nutrients, the grass soon uses up plant food reserves in the soil and then turns pale and thin.

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A lush green lawn

How to look after your lawn: 7 top lawn care tips

Lush, green, cool and like a carpet underfoot in summer, a healthy lawn makes a garden even more beautiful. If you’re...

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How to repair lawn patches

A guide to lawn patch repair

We explain how you can repair your lawn patches quickly and easily.

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Peat free compost

Peat free compost

The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have led the way in researching, developing, and investing in alternative...

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What to do in your garden in May

Feeding your lawn | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Feeding lawns

Spring is the go-ahead season for lawn care as our gardens become a hub for barbecues or summer sports days with the...

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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 best.

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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 have.

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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 chances of frosts.

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How to sow grass seed for the perfect lawn

How to sow grass seed for the perfect lawn

To get the best out of your lawn and to get it to thrive rather than just survive getting the right seed mix for your...

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Jasmine (Jasminum)

Growing Jasmine

Jasmines are very popular deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen climbing plants. Most are summer flowering, producing...

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Which shrubs to grow in raised beds

Which shrubs to grow in raised beds

What should you grow in a raised bed?

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How to grow ginger

How To Plant, Grow and Care For Ginger At Home

Ginger is a powerful tropical vegetable that has a wealth of benefits and is surprising easy to home-grow.

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Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum)

How to grow chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are a big group of plants – with varieties producing flowers in all colours of the rainbow, from a few...

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19 outdoor seating ideas from recycled items

19 outdoor seating ideas from recycled items

One of life’s great pleasures has to be sitting outside in your garden, be it reading a book, having a chat or just...

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Weeds in paths and patios

Weeds in paths and patios

Crunchy gravel drives and paths may sound good, but weeds can be a year-round problem.

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Best time to sow grass seed

When is the best time to sow grass seed?

A fantastic lawn isn’t as difficult as you think and doesn’t need to be costly either.

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Hawthorn (Crataegus)

How to plant and care for hawthorns (crataegus)

Hawthorns are very attractive, deciduous ornamental trees, many of which are suitable for even average-sized gardens...

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10 unusual vegetables

10 unusual vegetables

There are many weird, wonderful and wacky vegetables out there. So if you’re not too enticed by the standard selection...

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Gladioli (Gladiolus)

How To Grow and Care For Gladioli With These Easy Tips

Discover essential insights for cultivating and nurturing your gladioli with our comprehensive guide to successful...

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Plant care tips: where to place houseplants

Plant care tips: where to place houseplants

As well as being beautiful and decorative, houseplants have a number of benefits to your home.

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