Encouraging wildlife into your garden not only benefits the wildlife but also helps to maintain the balance of the ecosystem it supports. This results in less issues with pests over the longer term. From birds eating aphids and caterpillars to beetles and frogs eating slugs, increasing the variety of wildlife visiting your garden can have a wide range […]
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Whether you are looking for an evergreen grass, or want to enjoy statuesque seed heads over winter, my selection of top ornamental grasses offer plenty of options to bring texture and movement to your garden.
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Growing annuals from seed is a really rewarding way to fill your garden with colour and pollinators this summer.
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As many of us are spending more time at home due to Covid restrictions making your garden a joy to spend time in in winter as well as summer can give your mood a real lift, especially if you are currently working from home.
I’ve chosen some key plants to make your garden a pleasure to experience 365 days a year. Winter flowering shrubs also offer a haven to over-wintering pollinators at the same time.
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As summer favourites fade from our gardens and the nights begin to draw in is your garden looking dull and dejected? There are a number of trees and shrubs that can add fabulous firework displays of colour to lift the spirits as we slip towards winter. Read on to discover my favourite trees and shrubs to bring colour to even the smallest garden at this time of year.
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If ever there was a year when we are going to need some cheer in the late winter and early spring this is it. Planting spring flowering bulbs this autumn offers the prospect of of a joyful spring garden next year. After a winter of Coronovirus restrictions I think we are going to need it.
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After a long summer gardens often look tired and worn out. There is no need to admit defeat though because there are lots of plants that will provide a colour boost in September. A few careful plant additions can make a real difference to your garden. This article explores some key plants to add late
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British front gardens have evolved significantly over the last few decades as a response to lifestyle changes. The need for increased parking, especially in towns and cities, has lead to huge numbers of people converting front gardens to driveways. This has combined with increased work hours driving a clamour for low maintenance garden solutions in
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Box blight, a fungal disease, was already cutting a swathe through the traditional English box garden in many parts of the country when the Box moth caterpillar arrived to join the party. First recorded in the UK as long ago as 2007 it was not until 2011 that it was reported to be affecting Box in
