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