By freelance contributor; Sally Writes. 3 Ways That Elderly People Can Garden Indoors Gardening has become a favourite pastime among …
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Picking the Right Plants for your Vertical Garden
By freelance contributor; Sally Writes. Vertical gardens have become increasingly popular if you live in a flat with a balcony, …
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From guest contributor Tash Ellens of Alitex The options for growing under glass are endless, if you want to grow flowers, …
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If garden bugs are bugging you this article from guest contributor, Compost Direct may be of interest. If your garden bugs are …
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From our guest contributor Perfect Plants It is rare that people or pets choose to eat toxic plants. But indeed, it …
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From guest contributor Alan Crowe of Crowe Saw Mills. Why is timber decking maintenance so important The timber decking can …
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From Guest Contributor Perfect Plants Not everyone has a garden. Some flat-dwellers are, however, lucky enough to have a balcony …
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Joseph Paxton was appointed head gardener at Chatsworth Park in 1823, when aged only 20. Then as now, Chatsworth was …
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The shows organiser is the Royal Horticultural Society. Show History Prior to the move to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea for …
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Guest contribution from Compost Direct Considered creating a vegetable patch in summer but think you’ve left it too late? We …
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Over the last few years, interest in dahlias has been reviving. Few late summer plants give so much colour, flowering …
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A place to sit out and dine is on most wish lists, what’s best? Decking or a traditional patio using …
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Cliveden, for some of us is associated with the Profumo scandal that brought the government down in the 1960s, others …
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Winter can take their toll on our lawns. Although ours is growing well, there’s a wide sprinkling of weeds, bare …
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