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To allow you to enjoy your bamboo without worry, choosing the right bamboo and knowing how to control it is important.
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When you know how to prune Wisteria, you will be able to keep it in top shape, with plentiful flowers and beautiful foliage.
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With box hedging under attack from pests and diseases, the search is on to find suitable replacements for our gardens. We have found five of the best alternatives to box hedging.
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Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp pruning shears. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.
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Summer’s here and it’s the best time of year to be out in the garden, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and long days to enjoy it all! Keep your garden looking fabulous this summer with our top 15 gardening tips for June.
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Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!
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Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.
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Hummingbird Season is Here! Learn how to attract these remarkable little birds to your garden with guest contributor,
Myrna Pearman’s article, including a list of their favourite plants.
Bring the colours and scents of the Mediterranean to your own back garden! Read our top tips on how to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover.
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Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs for a garden filled with months of sensational colour! Here are our 4 favourites...
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For fabulous summer colour that keeps on going well into autumn, it’s hard to beat summer annuals. These are our favourite summer annuals to sow now.
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