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Growing vertically
Is your garden overflowing with plants, flowers and shrubs, leaving no room to squeeze in exciting new specimens? Perhaps you have limited outside space? The solution is one and the same – go vertical! With a little ingenuity, you can create an interesting, colourful...
Why you should grow amaranthus
‘Love Lies Bleeding’, the name most commonly used for Amaranthus caudatus, is a bushy, 5ft tall, half-hardy annual with distinctive flowers that cascade to the ground in dramatic, crimson tassels. In each of these fascinating tassels is a colony of tiny, tightly...
Get kids gardening with Mr Men & Little Miss seeds
Gardening is a healthy and inexpensive way for children to learn and have fun. It gets them out into the fresh air - and many will develop an interest in healthy eating if they grow their own fruit and veg. The key to making it a positive first experience is to choose...
5 things you need to know about tomatoes
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly ripe, homegrown tomato, freshly picked and warm from the sun? Tomato seeds are easy to grow and a couple of tomato plants will produce hundreds of fruits to keep you supplied from mid-summer right through to autumn....
7 wonderful ways to sow wildflowers
Wildflowers are a colourful, low-maintenance and cost-effective way to make your garden buzz with life. Particularly attractive to pollinators, they provide important food and shelter for a wide range of bees, butterflies and insects. What’s more, perennial...
Tops Tips for Styling Your Garden 2020
The garden is an extension of your home so it’s worth styling it to create an outdoor space that reflects your lifestyle. Read our top tips for styling your garden without spending a fortune.
8 Exotic fruits to grow in the UK
Think you can’t grow exotic fruit in the UK? Think again! Many people assume you need a heated greenhouse - but there are plenty of exotic fruit trees that will grow outdoors in our temperate climate. Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with these easy-to-grow...
No courgettes? Grow your own!
Growing your own fruit and veg has many health benefits, but there are practical benefits too, particularly if there’s a sudden shortage of fresh, organic produce in your local shops. Whether supply is affected by adverse weather, transport issues or a global pandemic...