Advice & Inspiration
Your Garden In April
April is one of the most joyful and uplifting months to be a gardener. My handy guide will help you get the most from your garden, come rain or shine.
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Time Out With ... Eddie Mordue of Traditional Garden Growers
“We are not just growing plants, we are growing soil”, declares Eddie Mordue, founder of Traditional Garden Growers. Find out more about his philosophy, as we take ten minutes to catch up.
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Your Garden In March
Although winter’s icy fingers cling to March, their grip weakens daily. It's time to complete pruning and tidying and move on to planting, feeding and sowing seeds. Read on to discover all the delights this pivotal month has to offer.
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Why Evergreens Turn Red In Winter
Are your evergreens turning orange, red or purple in the winter? Should you be concerned? In this article, I'll explain when 'winter bronzing' is a problem and when you can rest assured it's a natural response to cold weather.
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How To Divide Clump-Forming Perennials
Who doesn't love the idea of free plants? In this article, I explain how to divide clumping perennials to create healthy new plants for you to grow or share.
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Why Choose Copper and Bronze Tools?
Copper and bronze tools have been used by humans for over 5000 years. Many experienced gardeners swear by them, but are they better than steel or aluminium versions? In this post, I explain why our ancestors were on to a good thing.
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20 Indispensable Plants for Winter Colour and Scent
If you’re gazing out of your living room window, wondering why there’s not more to see in your garden, I'll introduce you to twenty plants that can transform it into a winter wonderland.
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Your Garden In February
February gives with one hand and takes with the other. You'll experience tantalising glimpses of spring and some of the coldest days of the year. As the days get longer, here's what you can be doing outdoors.
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Ten Shrubs To Banish The Winter Blues
Is your winter garden devoid of flowers? Are you craving flashes of bright colour to keep your spirits up until spring? Help is at hand. In this post, I share ten outstanding shrubs and climbers for winter colour, scent and form.
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