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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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Saffron (Crocus sativus)

How to grow Saffron (Crocus sativus)

Saffron is, weight for weight, one of the world’s most expensive spices.

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How to grow sweet potatoes

How to plant, grow & harvest sweet potatoes

There is so much to love about the sweet potato. Thought to have originally come from Central or South America, the...

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How to grow saffron

How to grow saffron

Saffron is commonly referred to as the world’s most expensive spice.

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Leaf cutter bee

Leaf cutter bee

Don’t begrudge these useful and fascinating animals a waterproof nest, so controls are unnecessary.

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How to lay turf

How to Lay Turf: Our Expert Guide

When you want a great-looking lawn in a hurry, laying turf is the way to go.

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The 12 herbs of Christmas

The 12 herbs of Christmas

Here’s the lowdown of our 12 herbs of Christmas, the essential accompaniments for a flavourful festive season.

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Top tips for balcony garden planters

Top tips for balcony garden planters

Many people in the UK live in flats/ apartments, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get involved and enjoy a spot of...

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11 fruits and vegetables that are toxic to dogs

12 fruits and vegetables that are toxic to dogs

There are many common fruit and vegetables which are toxic to dogs.

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20 insect attracting plants

20 insect and bee attracting plants

If you’re planning your planting with wildlife in mind, here’s 20 plants that they’ll enjoy to help get you started.

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Guide to plant feeding

Our ultimate guide to feeding plants

There isn’t one universal guide for feeding plants, and knowing when and what to feed plants, is crucial to plant growth...

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The benefits of gardening

The benefits of gardening

There is so much to gain from gardening, probably more than you’ve ever realised…

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Marigolds (Tagetes)

Caring for Marigolds (tagetes)

Marigolds are brilliant annual bedding plants that add colour to any garden. There are several different types, which...

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