Advice & Inspiration

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Peat free compost

The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have led the way in researching, developing, and investing in alternative ingredients to peat making sure that the transition to peat-free composts is as...

Why isn’t my lawn growing yet?

All plants need water, sunlight, and nutrients to grow and the lawn is no exception.

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...

Peat free myths busted!

The ban stopping the sale of bagged peat for the home gardener will mean that everyone will have to be gardening peat...

What to do in your garden in September

14 top tips for getting your garden ready for autumn

Don’t head indoors until you've run through our checklist of essential autumn garden jobs.

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.

Autumn lawn care guide

After a long summer of getting the best out of your lawn, it is time to start preparing it for winter.

5 ways to make your garden cosy for autumn

As the weather starts to cool down at the end of the summer, how can you still make the most of your garden in autumn?

Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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How to grow a pineapple at home

Amaze your friends and family by growing unusual plants in the polytunnel, greenhouse or the kitchen windowsill, it’s...

Making compost for your garden

Home-made garden compost contains lots of nutrients that plants love - such as nitrogen and carbon.

How to plant a hanging basket

Timing is everything when planting a hanging basket. Summer hanging baskets should be planted from April onwards but...

Oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea)

English oak and Sessile oak are familiar sights in the countryside and are spread across Europe.

10 ideas to get your garden ready for spring

We’ve put together 10 ideas to get your garden ready for spring.

Cherries (Prunus avium, Prunus cerasus)

Cherries are one of the best fresh fruit flavours of summer and they’re pretty easy to grow at home. Improvements and...

Pears (Pyrus communis)

When grown well, pears are succulent and juicy – so much so they’re best eaten in the bath so you don’t get covered in...

Top tips for lawn mowing

The rewards of a well kept lawn are great.

Bud blast

The flower buds of rhododendrons affected by bud blast disease fail to open, so ruining any chance of a colourful spring...

Potash deficiency

Potash is a major plant nutrient needed by all plants in relatively large amounts.

Chutney recipes

Chutney can be the perfect addition to a wide variety of dishes. From the popular mango chutney to complement Indian...

How to grow and care for apples (malus domestica)

Apples are the most popular and one of the easiest tree fruit to grow. Although they are usually grown as half standards...