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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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Create a terrarium

Create a terrarium

Liven up your home by creating your own terrarium!

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Crazy facts about halloween pumpkins

Crazy facts about halloween pumpkins

When you think of Halloween, pumpkins are normally the first thing that you associate with this celebration. They have...

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Christmas gifts from the garden

Christmas gifts from the garden

Why not add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts this year by making your own!

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Chillis hotter than the sun

Hotter than the sun chillies

We’ve put together some of the hottest chillis on the Scoville Scale, along with a few tips for growing chillis at home.

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The herb and spice world map

The herb and spice World map

Just where in the world do all the amazing herbs we use come from?

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Bracken

Bracken

Bracken is widely distributed throughout the UK being by far the commonest fern.

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Why use organic and natural pesticides?

Why use organic and natural pesticides?

Find out why more and more gardeners are using organic and natural methods in the garden and what the benefits are to...

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How to clean a greenhouse or conservatory

How to clean a greenhouse or conservatory

If you want to maintain the ideal environment for your plants to grow, it’s essential to keep your greenhouse clean.

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How to clean garden decking

How to clean decking

Decking is a fantastic addition to any garden, but it needs extra care and attention to keep it looking its best.

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Rabbits

Rabbits

Wild rabbits in the garden can cause extensive damage, eating trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, fruit and vegetables...

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Cockroaches

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of those household pests you don’t want to come face to face with – especially in the kitchen.

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The benefits of fruit and vegetables

The benefits of fruit and vegetables

By eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables we can bolster our natural defences against, and reduce our risk of...

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