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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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Codling moth

Codling moth

Codling moth can be a serious problem of apples, eating out the centre of the fruit, ruining it.

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Pesticide usage, storage and disposal

Pesticide usage, storage and disposal

Obviously, it goes without saying that you should use all garden chemicals sensibly.

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Earwigs in the home

Earwigs in the home

Earwigs are nocturnal and during the day they hide in damp, dark places either indoors or outdoors. They are harmless to...

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Fruit splitting

Fruit splitting

Fruit splitting is usually caused by incorrect growing conditions.

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Squirrels

Squirrels

Although their antics and acrobatics are quaint and great fun to watch, Grey Squirrels can cause severe damage to...

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Earwigs

Earwigs

Earwigs usually aren’t regarded as a problem insect pest, but they can attack plants.

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Get rid of weeds with Weedol Rootkill Plus

Get rid of weeds with Weedol Rootkill Plus

To keep weeds at bay for longer, you need more than muscle power. You need to be using the right weedkiller.

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Blossom end rot

Blossom end rot

Although blossom end rot looks like a disease, it is actually a ‘physiological disorder’ or general plant problem...

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Plant pests

Plant pests

There are many bugs and bacteria that can affect your plants. Here are the common ones to watch out for.

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Silverfish

Silverfish

Silverfish are quite common in houses, they tend to congregate in moist conditions.

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Common types of plant fungus

Common types of plant fungus

Plant fungus is a common gripe for gardeners all over the nation, but the good news is there are lots of simple...

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Rats and mice

Rats and mice

Rats and mice are usually first noticed in the autumn when rats and mice are looking for a warm shelter where there is...

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