As we head into autumn it’s important to remember to take steps now to protect the tender plants we have growing or displayed in pots in the garden. Use these tips to protect your plants over the colder months. Plants that need to be stored under cover Succulents and [...]

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So far, it’s been an exceptionally mild winter in the UK with record high December temperatures. On one hand is great for us hardy gardeners, but on the other it can have unintended consequences. For example, a sudden hard frost could damage tender plant tissue on newly emerging leaves of herbaceous plants. Mild winter [...]

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The long, hot days of summer are behind us. This means it’s important to make sure that any tender plants and borderline hardy shrubs are well protected over winter. Here are some tips for protecting plants and moving tender plants indoors... What's the weather forecast? Keep an eye out for the [...]

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In amongst all the autumnal fun of pumpkin carving and blackberry picking, it’s easy to forget about the other important autumn garden jobs that need to be done. It’s all about preparing your garden for the winter ahead, and a quick tidy up of your borders now could save yourself a lot of heartache [...]

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