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The Winter Garden: Winter Interest Shrubs
The Garden

The Winter Garden: Winter Interest Shrubs

Winter gardens need not be bleak landscapes of bare branches and dormant soil. The right selection of winter interest shrubs...
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How to plant a shrub
Gardening Knowledge

How to plant a shrub

A shrub can form the backbone of a garden or border. They provide structure, seasonal interest and a sense of...
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Gardening Jobs for December
Gardening Knowledge

Gardening Jobs for December

December often tempts gardeners to hang up their tools and retreat indoors. But there's much to be done if you...
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Winter Planning: Design Your Dream Border for Next Year
Gardening Knowledge

Winter Planning: Design Your Dream Border for Next Year

The garden sleeps beneath winter's blanket, but beneath the frost-kissed earth, spring's potential lies dormant, waiting. For the thoughtful gardener,...
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Garden Tools: Using a Bulb Planter
Garden Equipment Gardening Knowledge

Garden Tools: Using a Bulb Planter

As autumn settles in, the gardener's mind turns to spring. It's the perfect time to plant bulbs, those small, unassuming...
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Garden Tips: How to Plant a Tree
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Garden Tips: How to Plant a Tree

There's something profoundly satisfying about planting a tree. Unlike annual flowers that bloom and fade within a season, a tree...
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November Gardening: Preparing for Winter
Gardening Knowledge

November Gardening: Preparing for Winter

As autumn’s vibrant display begins to fade, November ushers in a quieter, more reflective period in the garden. The air...
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National Tree Week: Celebrating Our Arboreal Heritage
Garden Dates

National Tree Week: Celebrating Our Arboreal Heritage

Each year, as autumn leaves carpet our pavements and bare branches reach skyward, Britain comes together to celebrate one of...
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Winter Daphne: The Fragrant Jewel
The Garden

Winter Daphne: The Fragrant Jewel

Winter gardens often lack the vibrant colours and intoxicating fragrances that define warmer months. However, one exceptional shrub defies this...
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All About Clematis ‘Jingle Bells’
The Garden

All About Clematis ‘Jingle Bells’

The Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells' is a popular winter-flowering climber, valued for its ability to provide colour and interest during...
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All About Ilex aquifolium: Holly
The Garden

All About Ilex aquifolium: Holly

The common holly, or Ilex aquifolium, is one of Britain's few native evergreen trees. Instantly recognisable by its glossy, spiny...
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All About the Chrysanthemum Flower
The Garden

All About the Chrysanthemum Flower

The chrysanthemum, often simply called "mum," is a flowering plant with a rich history and significant cultural importance across the...
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All About the Common Poppy
The Garden

All About the Common Poppy

The common poppy, known scientifically as Papaver rhoeas, is one of the most recognisable wildflowers in the British landscape. With...
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Camellia japonica: For the Winter Garden
The Garden

Camellia japonica: For the Winter Garden

The common camellia, scientifically known as Camellia japonica, stands as one of the most rewarding evergreen shrubs for British gardens....
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All About St. John’s Wort
The Garden

All About St. John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a plant with a long and storied history. Recognised for its...
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The Saffron Crocus: More Than Just a Spice
The Garden

The Saffron Crocus: More Than Just a Spice

The saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, is one of the most intriguing and historically significant plants in the world. Known primarily...
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All About Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
The Garden

All About Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Heather, or Calluna vulgaris, is a resilient and attractive evergreen shrub prized for its dense ground cover and vibrant, long-lasting...
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Christmas Cactus: The Perfect Festive Houseplant
Gardening Knowledge

Christmas Cactus: The Perfect Festive Houseplant

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) stands as one of the most reliable and rewarding houseplants for the festive season. Unlike...
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Amaryllis: The Bold Winter Bloomer
Gardening Knowledge

Amaryllis: The Bold Winter Bloomer

The amaryllis stands as one of gardening's most rewarding paradoxes. This striking bulbous plant produces magnificent trumpet-shaped flowers during the...
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Why Sharp Garden Tools Matter
Gardening Knowledge

Why Sharp Garden Tools Matter

Gardening is an activity that requires precision and care. A crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of effective garden maintenance is...
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Why Garden Hygiene Matters
Gardening Knowledge

Why Garden Hygiene Matters

Poor garden hygiene remains one of the most overlooked causes of plant disease and garden failure. Research conducted by the...
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Why You Should Consider Growing Your Own Food
The Vegetable Garden

Why You Should Consider Growing Your Own Food

Food prices continue to rise, and concerns about food quality are becoming more common. For many households, providing healthy, affordable...
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How to Create a Contemporary Garden
The Garden

How to Create a Contemporary Garden

Contemporary gardens represent the perfect marriage of form and function, combining sleek aesthetics with practical living spaces. Unlike traditional garden...
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How to Plant a Natural Dye Garden
Gardening Knowledge

How to Plant a Natural Dye Garden

Imagine creating vibrant, lasting colours for your fabrics using nothing more than the plants growing in your own back garden....
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How Deep Do I Plant My Bulbs?
The Garden

How Deep Do I Plant My Bulbs?

Planting bulbs in your garden is one of the most rewarding ways to bring vibrant colours and seasonal blooms to...
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Growing Wallflowers
Gardening Knowledge

Growing Wallflowers

Few flowers can match the intoxicating fragrance and cheerful colours of wallflowers. These hardy biennials have graced British gardens for...
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Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn
Gardening Knowledge

Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn

As the vibrant colours of summer fade and the garden prepares for its winter slumber, a thoughtful gardener knows that...
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How to Plant a Hedge
Gardening Knowledge

How to Plant a Hedge

Creating a hedge transforms your outdoor space into something truly special. Whether you're seeking privacy, defining boundaries or attracting wildlife,...
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How to Create a Formal Garden
The Garden

How to Create a Formal Garden

Dreaming of a garden with elegant lines, beautiful symmetry and a timeless sense of order? A formal garden might be...
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How to create a Tropical Garden
The Garden

How to create a Tropical Garden

Imagine stepping outside your back door and being greeted by lush, vibrant foliage that transports you to an exotic paradise....
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