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Growing and Caring for Wisteria

High up on the desirability list of plants and shrubs among gardeners is the magical and gorgeous wisteria. Whenever this fantastic shrub is called to mind, we often think of it growing up the front of an old farmhouse, a sunny wall, or completely covering a garden pergola with all its lovely oval-shaped purple clusters […]

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Best Vegetables to Grow Over Winter

Did you know though that winter, while perhaps not as obvious a time as the months prior, can still be a time of planning and growth? Really! There’s no need to let your vegetable plots and greenhouses stand empty and bereft of tasty veg, especially when there’s quite a bit of choice available when it […]

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Growing and Caring for Magnolias

Growing and Caring for Magnolias

If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and beauty to your garden, look no further than the magnificent magnolia. Magnolias are one of the loveliest early flowering shrubs, doing so in late winter to early spring, before their leaves even appear. This makes them a welcome addition to any garden providing an instant […]

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How to Protect Plants from Frost

How to Protect Plants from Frost

As the colder winter weather sets in, our gardens experience regular frosts. However, some frosts hit harder and last longer than others, sometimes completely unexpected too. At times, these hard frosts can damage even the most robust and hardy of our plants. Many plants do try and protect themselves of course; they wouldn’t have survived […]

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Growing and caring for Azaleas

Growing and Caring for Azaleas

Azaleas are perennial flowering shrubs in the same family as Rhododendrons for their shared characteristics. Azaleas, like rhododendrons, are very popular being found in many a British garden. The reason: they are a gorgeous plant with lots of interest! Most are evergreen with dainty leaves, giving interest all year round, though some are deciduous. Azaleas […]

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