Chores to tackle in the garden during March

If the weather is dry, then this is the month to mow your lawn for the first time. Make sure you set the mower blades high for this first cut of the year. For lawns that have suffered with poor drainage over the Winter, spike with a garden fork and brush sandy compost into the…

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Encouraging wildlife into your garden

If you are thinking of improving your garden with a large area of decking or by paving over most of your lawn, then stop, and think again. Gardens with a lot of paving and concrete and other hard materials are sterile to wildlife, so if you are keen to see wild birds on the bird…

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Gardening gifts for bad backs!

It can be difficult thinking of present ideas for the keen gardener in the family. They are most likely to have all the essential garden tools and may have been inundated over the years with ceramic mugs adorned with suitable gardening logos or have a large selection of floral gardening gloves. So, what can you…

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Garden Chores for December

With preparations for Christmas Day looming, then shopping for presents and food and decorating the house in a festive way may take precedence over anything else this month but there are still chores which need to be carried out in the garden. For some people, getting out in the fresh air may be a pleasant…

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How to get good compost

With local councils reducing the number of refuse collections and encouraging recycling, it makes sense to compost your organic rubbish, leaving more room in your wheelie bin for rubbish that cannot be recycled.   There are a number of compost bins available in large garden centres and DIY stores, although you may find that your…

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Daffodils As Room Accents and How to Care for Them

Daffodils, with their striking yellow blooms, can brighten up a dull and dreary space in a snap. Whether placed in small pots or laid out in the garden, these flowers are hardy and very easy to care for, making them one of the most common flowers you can find anywhere. They also come in other…

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Pansies – A splash of Winter colour

Winter can seem dreadfully long in the UK, with seemingly endless grey skies and damp weather. However, there are several flowering plants which not only survive during cold, wet weather but which thrive and flower during our coldest months of the year, adding a welcome splash of colour to our gardens.   One of the…

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Finding a landscaper

If you are struggling to find the time to keep on top of your garden you may consider hiring a landscaper. Many people offer this service along with larger companies. They will usually offer a one off service where they come and give you garden a complete over haul; cutting the grass, weeding and cutting…

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Gardening Chores for August

If you are going away for any length of time this month, it can be difficult keeping on top of the jobs in the garden. If you have a very good friend or family member nearby then you may be able to ask them if they will water your plant pots a couple of times…

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Jobs to tackle in the Garden in July

Lawns need mowing at least once a week. During dry spells, you may need to water your lawn to keep it looking green.   Shrubs. This is the time to take cuttings from hydrangea and pyracantha. If you are lucky enough to have wistaria growing up a sunny wall in your garden, then you can…

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