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Right plant, wrong place? How to create your ideal garden micro-climate

Right plant, wrong place? How to create your ideal garden micro-climate

August 30th, 2024 Posted In: Garden trends & design


Have you thought about how your garden micro-climate affects how well your plants grow? For example, you might wonder why some plants aren’t flowering. Or perhaps others are getting scorched…

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Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) in my garden. It is native to the UK and parts of both Europe and Asia.

How to grow wildflowers – add colour to your garden all summer long!

You can grow wildflowers in a border, a pot and a window box as well as in a meadow. A good wildflower seed mix can keep colour going with changing…

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July 31st, 2024

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I’m often asked for advice on visiting gardens in the UK. And the first thing I say is ‘look up the National Garden Scheme.‘ The National Garden Scheme opens gardens…

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July 19th, 2024

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Serena's garden overlooked fields, so the rewilding helps the garden flow into the countryside beyond.

Discover the magic of a rewilded garden

A rewilded garden is good for nature and can be the answer to gardens in difficult soil, climate or terrain. Find out if it’s for you.

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July 12th, 2024

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Mix pavers, bricks and gravel to make a patchwork path.

10 top ‘real garden’ trends from RHS Hampton Court 2024

10 top trends from RHS Hampton Court 2024 that will look good in real gardens. Upcycling, raised beds, adding colour and more.

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July 2nd, 2024

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Welcome to the Abbey Physic Garden.

Growing flowers and vegetables together – discover the new trend for edimentals

How to forage in your own garden – grow edimentals, which are ornamental plants you can eat, such as dahlias, beans, hostas and more.

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June 29th, 2024

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Rose garden ideas from the Peter Beales Classic Roses garden.

Rose garden ideas – how to choose a rose for an obelisk, arch, fence or pergola

Create a dreamy rose garden or add rose beauty to your garden or backyard by choosing the right roses for obelisks, arches, arbors and more

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June 22nd, 2024

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17 top garden ideas and designs from BBC Gardeners World Live 20247

Top garden ideas, trends and inspiration from BBC Gardeners World Live 2024…logs, corten steel, edimentals, coloured furniture and ponds!

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June 13th, 2024

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National Garden Scheme sustainable garden designed by Tom Stuart Smith

Recycled garden ideas from RHS Chelsea 2024 – plus tips on how to find the bargains!

The best recycled garden ideas from the show gardens at RHS Chelsea plus how to achieve a sustainable, vintage effect in your own garden.

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May 24th, 2024

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RHS Chelsea 2024

8 inspiring ideas for your garden from the RHS Chelsea 2024

Inspiring ideas for your garden from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. New trends, upcycling, seating, paths and more…

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May 20th, 2024

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7 beautiful border plants to plant in spring (plus planting tips!)

7 brilliant border plants, chosen by plant growing experts of the Plant Fairs Roadshow. Plus spring planting tips and what NOT to plant!

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May 10th, 2024

Posted In: Gardening know how


A tapestry of ground cover plants

23 stunning ground cover plants to create a tapestry of colour in difficult-to-plant areas

How to turn difficult areas of bare earth into a tapestry of colour and texture with easy-grow ground cover plants. Expert Tim Ingram’s tips.

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May 4th, 2024

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The effects of No Mow May on my lawn over nearly a year.

Should you do No Mow May? The pros and cons…

The basic idea of No Mow May is simple. Just don’t mow your lawn in May, which allows some wildflowers and weeds to bloom. This – along with longer grasses…

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April 15th, 2024

Posted In: Wildlife & eco