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Watering hanging baskets

Plenty of plants for hanging baskets will all need watering, so here are some ideas. 

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Five tips to get kids gardening

Children are always excited about being in the natural world, and express awe and curiosity. This natural affinity with the garden can keep children entertained for hours as they learn how to sow seeds, nurture and watch plants grow and learn where their food comes from. There are some really easy ways to get started and here are our top five.

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Create the ultimate outdoor living room

Making an outdoor living space in your garden gives you the best of both worlds – a place to enjoy being in nature and all the comforts of your living room at hand! There are many ways to turn an outdoor area into an extension of your home and here are a few of our favourite ideas.

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How to grow tomatoes

Enjoy the delicious taste of your own home-grown tomatoes this summer, sun-warmed and picked fresh from the plant! Find out more about how to sow and grow your own tomatoes.

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8 late-summer blooming plants

Here are a few ideas to bring the colour back to your garden in August.

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14 Gardening Tips for August

Keep your garden looking great this month with our top 14 gardening tips for August.

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Pond care in summer

Here’s how to take care of your pond in summer.

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Enjoying Hummingbirds

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.

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Summer Bird Feeding

Learn about benefits of feeding birds in summertime with Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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Drip It When It’s Hot with Micro Irrigation

Conserve water and help your plants thrive, even in hot dry weather.

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15 gardening tips for June

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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Grow Great Tomatoes

Learn how to grow healthy tomato plants at home

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