Encouraging Wildlife
As the winter draws to an end, the milder weather is just around the corner, along with our awakening wildlife. They will be looking for early season food sources as [...]
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03, 2017
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01, 2017
Seed Potatoes
Potatoes prefer an open position in full sun on soil that is fertile and well drained. To avoid risk of disease, plant in an area where you haven’t grown potatoes [...]
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11, 2016
Christmas House Plants
A house plant is one of the simplest yet most meaningful gifts you can give this Christmas. As fragrant and stylish as freshly cut flowers; these yuletide blooms are the [...]
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08, 2016
August Jobs for the Garden
As fruits start to form on your tomato, pepper, cucumber and aubergine plants they will need regular feeding with ‘Tomorite’. This will help increase fruiting and improve the flavour. Plant [...]
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06, 2016
July Jobs for the Garden
Make sure your hanging baskets and containers are well watered when going away on holiday. Pick up some water spikes from our Garden Care Department to ensure that they receive [...]
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05, 2016
June Jobs for the Garden
Now the risk of frost has passed, it is the ideal time to plant out Summer bedding. A huge variety of plants and flowers are delivered almost daily. It is [...]
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05, 2016
We are getting ready… Are you?
Because the weather forecast is looking a little damp, it is the perfect time to plant all your bedding plants and let Mother Nature water them in for you. [...]
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05, 2016
May: What To Do In Your Garden
Feed your lawn with High Nitrogen fertiliser this month to give your lawn a healthy, luscious appearance! Now is the time to do a final major check for vine weevil [...]
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05, 2016
Recycling & Upcycling
The planet we live on is a very precious place. Over the years we have evolved into a very disposable society. This only means more to land fill and more [...]
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03, 2016
April Jobs for the Garden
Now the temperatures are gradually increasing, it is time to feed trees, shrubs and hedges with a balanced slow release fertilizer such as Westland Growmore. This and an array of [...]