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...
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Why isn’t my lawn growing yet?
All plants need water, sunlight, and nutrients to grow and the lawn is no exception.
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
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Lawn aeration: how and when to aerate your lawn
Aerating your lawn can give it the extra help it needs to grow thicker and deeper rooted grass.
A complete guide to top dressing your lawn
Top dressing a lawn is the process of applying additional materials to the surface of a lawn.
A complete guide to lawn feeding
Like all plants, lawns benefit from regular feeding. Without extra nutrients, the grass soon uses up plant food reserves...
Finish your garden with decorative bark
Decorative bark can be used all around your garden and has multiple benefits.
Silver birch (Betula)
Silver birches ( Betula) are very much prized for their graceful appearance, particularly in winter when their gorgeous...
How to plant, grow and care for Wallflowers (Erysimum)
Wallflowers are spring and summer-flowering bedding plants, providing a wealth of colour for beds, borders and...
Where to position bird nest boxes
The location, size of nest box and size of entrance are all factors that will determine whether or not birds will be...
When and How To Prune Roses
Knowing when to prune roses is has to be one of the most common gardening quandaries of all time.
Growing Rudbeckia flowers: A complete guide
Rudbeckias have become one of our most popular garden plants in recent years.
What do squirrels eat?
If you are wanting to feed the birds, is there anything you an do to stop squirrels stealing food you’ve put out for...