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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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Beginner’s Guide to Hanging Baskets

Hanging baskets are great for small spaces and a brilliant way to add colour to otherwise drab walls and fences.

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus)

How to grow and care for hibiscus (Hibiscus)

Hibiscus are very showy plants, producing large trumpet-like flowers in a wide range of colours, depending on the...

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How to lay decking

How to lay decking

Laying decking is a wonderful, hardwearing, natural alternative to patios that adds texture and warmth to our outdoor...

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How to grow and care for Orchids

How to grow and care for orchids

With their tropical flowers blooming in a wide range of colours, shapes, and patterns, it’s little wonder that orchids...

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Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum)

How to plant, grow and care for Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Parsley is a very commonly grown herb, used mainly as a garnish and to make delicious parsley sauce.

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How to use chicken manure pellets for your garden | Love the Garden

How to use chicken manure pellets for your garden

Chicken manure is a great resource for home gardeners, particularly if you grow your own vegetables.

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How to grow bamboo

How to grow bamboo

One of the loveliest views in the garden is the gently swaying bamboo.

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Yucca

How To Grow and Care For Yucca Plants In The UK

Yuccas are grown for their ornamental evergreen, sword-shaped leaves and large panicles of white or creamy-white flowers...

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Patio edging ideas

Patio edging ideas

So you have settled on a patio design but need some ideas on edging it? We will have a look at a few ideas for patio...

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Gooseberries (Ribes Uva-crispa)

How to grow and care for gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa)

Forget the hard, green bullets you often buy in shops for cooking with, dessert gooseberries have rich, sweet, and juicy...

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How to prune Wisteria

How to prune Wisteria

To ensure that your Wisteria is a bounteous bloomer you will need to master the art of regular pruning.

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When do hedgehogs hibernate?

When do hedgehogs hibernate?

Many animals hibernate in the winter including hedgehogs, knowing where they hibernate and why is key to understanding...

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