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![Why It Makes Sense to Feed Birds All Summer](/files/images/news/why-it-makes-sense-to-feed-birds-all-summer-900x600-666b29e4d5706_s.webp)
Keep a few clean, well-stocked and well-maintained feeders out this summer to supplement wild bird food options during this busy and beautiful season.
Read more...![15 gardening tips for June](/files/images/news/15-gardening-tips-for-june-1000x666-66338cafd548d_s.webp)
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.
Read more...![Five tips to get kids gardening](/files/images/news/five-tips-to-get-kids-gardening-1000x666-66338c38a6f70_s.webp)
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.
Read more...![Create the ultimate outdoor living room](/files/images/news/create-the-ultimate-outdoor-living-room-1000x666-66338bfd2eaeb_s.webp)
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.
Read more...![Top 5 climbers to grow](/files/images/news/top-5-climbers-to-grow-1000x666-66338ad369afd_s.webp)
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!
Read more...![Our top 5 drought-tolerant plants](/files/images/news/our-top-5-drought-tolerant-plants-1000x666-66338a9b9f602_s.webp)
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.
Read more...![Attracting Hummingbirds](/files/images/news/attracting-hummingbirds-800x533-6614292c54a28_s.webp)
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.
![5 easy vegetables to grow in containers](/files/images/news/5-easy-vegetables-to-grow-in-containers-1000x667-6603f96457155_s.webp)
You don’t need a large space to grow vegetables - just a few pots in a sunny spot! Read our top tips on these five easy vegetables to grow in containers.
Read more...![Time to plant summer bulbs!](/files/images/news/time-to-plant-summer-bulbs-1000x667-6603f8eb8c6be_s.webp)
Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs for a garden filled with months of sensational colour! Here are our 4 favourites...
Read more...![How to grow tomatoes](/files/images/news/how-to-grow-tomatoes-1000x666-65ead2e075a21_s.webp)
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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