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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 hydrangeas

Growing hydrangeas

Hydrangeas have a romantic elegance reminiscent of...

Straight answers to plant feeding

Straight answers to plant feeding

When it comes to feeding your plants, there are...

How and when to take plant cuttings

How and when to take plant cuttings

Taking cuttings from a plant is easy to do once...

European national flowers

European national flowers

Many non-native plants can happily survive in...

Pansy and Violets (Viola)

Pansy and violets (Viola)

There are numerous species and varieties of Viola...

Snowdrop (Galanthus)

How to grow and care for snowdrops (Galanthus)

Snowdrops are tough, reliable plants, generally...

What to plant in autumn and winter containers

What to plant in autumn and winter containers

If your patio looks a little drab and...

Waterlilies (Nymphaea)

How to plant, grow and care for Waterlilies (Nymphaea)

Waterlilies are probably our most popular – and...

Iris

Caring for Irises

Irises are a large group of fabulously colourful...

Trees for small gardens

Trees for small gardens

Even if you have a more modest garden, you’ve...

Moving trees and shrubs

Moving trees and shrubs

It can be quite easy to dig up and move most small...

Plant feeding: application

Plant feeding: application

There are numerous ways to apply plant feeds or...

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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 March

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First cut and feed | David Domoney | Miracle-Gro

First spring feed and cut

As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and...

Spring lawn care

Top 7 lawn care tips

A spring lawn care routine is the best way to spend a little time and effort getting your lawn into...

Getting your garden spring ready

Getting your garden ready for spring

With a new year, comes 12 months full of fresh gardening possibilities and now’s the best time to...

A complete guide to choosing the right compost

How to choose the best compost for your plants

When going to a garden centre of DIY store, it’s very easy to become confused by all the different...