how to propagate seeds

The most popular and common method of propagation is by seed. In most cases, we allow our plants to set seed in situ once the blooms have gone over. However, this is not always a feasible and sought-...

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Top 10 Alliums

Forget TV dancing competitions, grow your own glitterball, discover our Top 10 Alliums Within this Top 10 Allium selection there are some beauties for you to consider. Obviously, you do not have to ...

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how to look after wildlife during winter

Winter has well and truly arrived here in Britain, with temperatures dropping and sunshine becoming a very distant memory. Whilst we may complain about the cold, this time of year can be particularly ...

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how to water effectively

You may think that all your garden plants and shrubs will need watering on a regular basis and they often do, especially in periods of drought and prolonged dry spells. However, some of us may cause ...

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top 10 plants for fragrance

Adding sensory elements like fragrance can make it the most welcoming addition to your garden, from practical herbs, to classic lavender pathways, but the list shouldn't stop there! Discover our top ...

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How to garden through a heatwave

It will start with a hosepipe ban and end with your hydrangeas looking like crumpled napkins after a barbecue. Welcome to gardening in a UK heatwave: where the slugs go quiet, the lawn crunches ...

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Our Plant Formats

Young Plants Young plants are in the first stage of a plant's development. Usually measuring approximately 8-15cm (3-6”) from root base to stem tip, although they are often larger. We recommend ...

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What do Latin Plant Names Mean?

As the Latin language has been all but removed from the educational curriculum, it is less and less likely we are familiar with the botanical terms which form the very basis of the names for many of ...

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Gardening Jobs for August

The August garden might be ablaze with colour, but it is also the month to plan for next year, and to keep on top of all those ‘little and often’ jobs. Checklist Ordering bulbsDeadhead plants, ...

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