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It’s easy when you know how…
Understand what makes your plants tick, and reap the rewards in your garden.
Wildlife & Our Gardens
In the garden, plants and wildlife really do go hand in hand. It can be somewhat of an uphill battle without help from birds, hedgehogs, and frogs (to name but a few). Encouraging them to settle in your garden is the key…
John’s March Jobs for the Garden
Spring is officially here, and as the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, both the plants and the nursery are beginning to awaken. After a period of dormancy, this is one of our favorite times of the year as we can return to the garden and prepare for what we hope will be a fantastic season ahead.
John’s February Jobs for the Garden
It’s so lovely to see the Snowdrops shooting away at the moment. I’ve even seen a few Daffodils budding up and in flower and, even at 5pm, it’s noticeable how different the light is…how glorious! All early signs that Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to get back into the garden and prepare for the season ahead, that will soon come around…
Prepare your soil for planting
Soil types can vary, from clay and sandy to loamy, chalky, or peaty. Regardless of the soil you have, there is one golden rule…
How to create a white garden
Perhaps the most elegant garden design of all, the white garden is created from a dreamy palette…
Success with spring bulbs
It’s time to start thinking ahead to spring, so embrace the opportunity to add new colour and create…
How to grow dahlias
The paintbox colours of dahlia blooms are currently splashed across the nursery. With…
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