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17 April 2023

Weed Control: Hand Weeding for a Healthier Garden

Hand weeding Pulling up weeds by hand from among garden plants is the oldest and surest way of separating out the unwanted.

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17 April 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing and Harvesting Potatoes at Home

Growing your own potatoes is remarkably satisfying and not all that much trouble. It is most important not to take on too

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17 April 2023

The Importance of Crop Rotation in Small Gardens

Crop rotation is a crucial practice in gardening to prevent the build-up of pests and diseases that could potentially damage your vegetables.

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17 April 2023

The Essential Hand Tools for Every Gardener

Gardening is an enjoyable and rewarding activity that can be made easier and more efficient with the right tools. In this article,

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17 April 2023

Brightening Your Garden with Summer Bedding Plants

Summer bedding plants are an excellent choice for adding vibrant colour to your garden, filling gaps between shrubs or border perennial flowers,

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16 April 2023

Trees, Shrubs, and Roses Care for May

Pruning and Training Prune spring shrubs as they go out of flower, if necessary, to manage size and shape. Continue to tie

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16 April 2023

Lawn Care for May

Mowing and Edging Mow the grass regularly during this period of rapid growth, and increase frequency as needed. Keep the edges around

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16 April 2023

Greenhouse and House Plants Care for May

Potting and Planting Pot up begonias, petunias, bedding busy lizzies, and bedding begonias for greenhouse and indoor decoration later. Plant melon, cucumber,

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16 April 2023

Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Care for May

Planting and Transplanting Plant out tender vegetables such as sweet corn, outdoor tomatoes, and runner beans in mild areas or wait for

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16 April 2023

Flower Care for May

Planting and Transplanting Plant out bedding plants in the coming two weeks, depending on the weather. Dahlias and gladiolus corms can be

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14 April 2023

Plant the Perfect Bush Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide

Grow beautiful bush roses with these easy-to-follow planting tips! Bush roses, also known as bedding roses, are upright bushes between 60 centimetres

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4 April 2023

December Trees, Shrubs, and Roses Care Guide

Trees, Shrubs, and Roses Maintenance Tips for December Ensure young trees do not develop bad forking habits; remove one side of a

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