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Best plants for low hedges

Best plants for low hedges

There are many situations that call for a low hedge. It could be a formal edging to a border or path, a way to divide up a small garden into separate areas without cramping the space, a structural backdrop to other planting or simply a way to separate your drive from...

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Hedges masterclass: best expert content

Hedges masterclass: best expert content

Here’s everything you need to create a spectacular living boundary from hedging plants in your garden. We’ve pulled together wisdom from a whole host of independent gardeners and designers and featured their best YouTube videos, Instagram posts and articles.

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RHS Award of Garden Merit Vegetables

RHS Award of Garden Merit Vegetables

Royal Horticultural Society ‘Award of Garden Merit’ winning vegetable plants have earned a seal of approval for reliability. If you’re looking for tried and tested fruit and veg to grow at home, this certification points you towards the very best varieties to grow.

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Fun Houseplants for Children (& Grown Ups!)

Fun Houseplants for Children (& Grown Ups!)

From meat-eating plant monsters like the Venus Fly Trap to collectible cacti, there’s a houseplant out there to spark the interest of every child plus a host of creative ways to display them which will engage their imaginations. Houseplants can be a way for children...

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Best flowering hedges

Best flowering hedges

Hedges are generally viewed as practical but dull garden workhorses, marking boundaries and screening ugly vistas or providing a plain backdrop to more colourful planting. But hedges don’t have to be boring, and there is a place in the garden for more flamboyant...

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The Best Hedges for Chalky Soil

The Best Hedges for Chalky Soil

Chalky soils can be challenging. But, with the correct soil preparation and care, there are a host of suitable hedging plants which will happily cope with these conditions. Here is an introduction to some of the best, plus an A-Z list of other species to choose from....

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Seed and seedling tips from the experts

Seed and seedling tips from the experts

Get your seeds and seedlings off to a great start by taking a look at our top tips. These handy hints come courtesy of some of our favourite gardening bloggers – advice from experienced growers and bloggers who know what they’re talking about.  Check the weather While...

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Meet the experts

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Award-Winning Plants & Seeds

Create a show stopping display in your garden with our award-winning plants and seeds.

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