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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 clean paving and patios

How to clean paving and patios: it’s a dirty job… or is it?

Cleaning paving and patios are often thought of as a tough job. However, with professional patio cleaner, that task...

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Annual weeds

Annual weeds

Weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.

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Weeds in flower beds

How to control weeds in flower beds and borders

The manual removal of weeds is the old-fashioned way of weeding.

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15 hedgehog facts for kids

15 hedgehog facts for kids

Hedgehogs are wonderful creatures that inhabit our gardens in the UK, and there are many friendly facts about hedgehog...

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15 garden landscaping ideas

15 garden landscaping ideas

Your garden is an extension of your home and in the summer can become an extra room (or two depending on the size)...

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Lawn spreader settings

Lawn spreader settings

Use our easy-to-use spreader settings to set Miracle-Gro® and EverGreen® spreaders correctly when using our products.

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Skimmia

How to grow and care for skimmia

Skimmias are evergreen shrubs that are extremely valuable for their multi-season displays – especially in winter.

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What’s a garden weed and what’s not?

What’s a garden weed and what’s not?

Common garden weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.

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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 types of compost out...

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Ericaceous lime hating plants

Ericaceous lime hating plants

Ericaceous plants are plants that don’t like growing in soils that contain lime. They are also known as ‘acid lovers’ or...

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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.

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19 common British birds you can find in your garden

19 common British birds you can find in your garden

A British garden is a wonderous place that can be full of nature and can attract many different species of bird.

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