By ensuring our gardens are a welcoming and safe space for wildlife, we are having a positive impact on declining populations. There are an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK. So there is plenty of space for our neighbourhoods to be packed with fluttering butterflies, humming bees and – if you’re lucky – [...]

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There is nothing quite like the sight of a wildflower meadow in full bloom during the height of summer. The romantic-looking flowers gently wave in the breeze, creating a harmonious, joyful feeling as well as attracting pollinating insects. The good news is that wildflowers can be included in your garden, not just [...]

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Whether you’ve got a wildflower area or a cottage garden full of classic cottage plants, poppies are well suited to these areas. Poppies don’t need much of an introduction, with the vibrant flowers in saucer-like shapes. But what can you do with poppy seeds and seedheads once the flowering show is over? [...]

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The English bluebell is a popular pick, with the dainty, blue, nodding flowers that bloom in spring. Their presence brings a magical woodland feeling to the area. Find out how to grow bluebells in your garden best. The English bluebell, or Hyacinthoides non-scripta has recently hybridised with Hyacinthoides hispanica (Spanish bluebell). This mix has [...]

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For upcoming Bees Needs Week, I thought we’d look at ways we can do a little something for our little friends. As gardeners we have our bee’s well-being in the palm of our hands and there’s no better way to garden than to “bee friendly". British bees There are more [...]

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With bloomin’ loads of flower festivals, including Chelsea Flower Show (21­-25th May) just around the corner, it’s high time to take a look at garden trends for 2019 and I’ll guide you on how to create a garden at the height of fashion this year. Best of both worlds A [...]

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