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Preparing the garden for planting and caring for plants is vital to the overall health of your garden. Whether you're starting from scratch or have a new garden we’ve got you covered with loads of tips and tricks

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Growing from hardwood cuttings

Growing from hardwood cuttings

There are numerous shrubs, including roses and...

Propagate new plants for free

Propagate new plants for free

Summer is the perfect time of year to propagate...

How and when to grow daffodils

How and when to grow daffodils

What could be more uplifting than drifts of butter...

Pruning the Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Pruning the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)

Buddleia davidii is one of the most widely grown...

How to feed and water houseplants

How to feed and water houseplants

When should you feed and water your houseplants?

How to mulch and why

How to mulch and why

Mulching your garden helps trap valuable moisture...

How to make your houseplants happy

How to make your houseplants happy

Make your houseplants feel at home with the right...

How to split perennials

How to split perennials

You can easily propagate herbaceous perennials by...

Lily (Lilium)

How to grow, look after care for Lily (Lilium)

There are numerous plants that have lily in their...

Aquatic plants

Aquatic plants

Aquatic plants are plants that like to grow in...

A guide to sowing seeds outdoors

Sowing seed outdoors

Hardy annual flower seeds and seeds of many...

How and when to prune hydrangeas

How and when to prune hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are an asset to any garden. Flowering...

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Fast growing hedges for privacy

Fast growing hedges for privacy

Home-boosting houseplants | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Best houseplants to boost the look of your home

No matter what the size or design of your home...

How to germinate seeds | Love the Garden

How to germinate seeds

Growing from seed is one of the most rewarding and...

What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

What is ‘hardening off’ of plants?

When you grow plants indoors or in a heated...

Peat free compost

Peat free compost

The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have...

Winter pruning: a complete guide for a thriving garden

Winter pruning: a complete guide for a thriving garden

One of the most important gardening tasks you can...

Overwintering tender plants

Overwintering tender plants

While some plants are bone hardy and will survive...

What to do in your garden in May

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Feeding your lawn | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

Spring is the go-ahead season for lawn care as our gardens become a hub for barbecues or summer...

Feeding plants and borders

Feeding plants and borders

We need to give plants as much help as possible to ensure they survive and perform at their very...

Balcony Rail with Planter and Ripe Tomatoes

Growing your own in a small space

Having limited garden needn’t hold you back, there’s plenty to do to make the most of the space you...

May planting and harvesting guide

May planting and harvesting guide

May brings us into the heart of Spring, the perfect time to see our crops flourish with fewer...