Simple tips for training climbers to create height, colour, privacy and structure in your garden. Climbers are a great way of solving various garden dilemmas, especially when training climbers for awkward spaces. They can hide an ugly wall or fence, or make the most of upward space in a smaller garden. They’re also great [...]

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Stake tall perennials early using supports to prevent flopping, breakage and damage as they surge. Early spring is the time when herbaceous perennials, dormant all winter, suddenly start to wake up. When conditions are right, they start to push fresh new stems out of the soil. This is especially true on sunny, warm days [...]

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Get ahead this March by building pea and bean frames for easier sowing and harvests. March is the month when the vegetable gardening year starts to wake up after its long winter slumber. Seeds are being sown under cover, the soil is warming, and daylight is increasing. So why not use this relatively quiet [...]

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Learn how to install a water butt to save money, conserve water, and support plants. Water is one of the most precious resources in any garden. Whether growing vegetables, tending flower borders, or nurturing young potted plants, regular watering is essential. However, rising water bills, hosepipe bans, and unpredictable weather encourage gardeners to find [...]

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Bird boxes are a perfect way to create ideal habitats for wildlife in your garden. Our gardens are a refuge for beneficial wildlife, so we can help them survive in simple ways. In particular, wild birds need our support. Shockingly, Britain has lost seventy-three million birds over the past fifty years. However, gardeners can [...]

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The mince pies are out, fairy lights are twinkling, and it is more than a bit chilly outside. December is perfect for garden planning. It is the ideal time to sit with a cuppa and start shaping your outdoor space for next spring. Whether you have a large plot, a small patio, a balcony, [...]

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