Having a range of plants in the garden that flower at different times of the year is a wonderful way of providing nectar and food for beneficial insects. But, all kinds of wildlife need some form of shelter and growing shrubs is an ideal way to create that for them in a garden [...]

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Not only are the berries full of flavour but they contain anthocyanin, which gives amazing health benefits. This is also the pigment that gives blueberries their colour. In fact, blueberries are one of the only foods that are naturally blue in colour. So here's a guide to growing blueberries. It was the Native [...]

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There is something really atmospheric about woodland. Here are my top plants for woodland. Whether it’s the shine of sunlight suddenly appearing through a gap in the trees, the chattering of birds perched on the branches, or even the rustling of fallen leaves as you walk through it on an autumn morning. These collectively make [...]

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Standing small or tall, trees and shrubs have enormous benefits to us, wildlife and the environment. Planting trees and shrubs in your garden will be rewarding to you in so many ways, so read on to find out how to get planting. Trust [...]

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Q I’ve lost a lot of plants to the bad weather this year and I’d like to have a clearout. I was going to dig up some shrubs, but a friend told me they could just be hibernating. How do I tell? Tony, Kent A It is quite difficult to tell just from looking at [...]

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