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Gardening Jobs for November

Barny Davidson November 11, 2018 Plants, Pruning, tools No Comments
So, the clocks have changed, the evenings have drawn in. Gardeners World is coming to the end of the series and we have gone from basking in 24 degrees …
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Stunning Large Ferns for the Garden

Barny Davidson February 1, 2016 Plants No Comments
Eye-catching, large ferns play an important role in any shaded garden planting scheme. Shaded areas are often difficult to plant due to soil conditions created by trees or buildings. …
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Best Heavy Duty Weed Membranes

admin January 13, 2016 tools No Comments
Thinking of buying a weed membrane for your garden or allotment? There are two different types to choose from with very differing results. We cover both here..
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Best Secateurs for Small Hands

admin December 16, 2015 Pruners, Pruning, tools No Comments
secateurs for small hands
Garden tools,  especially secateurs are coming along leaps and bounds. The best garden tool manufacturers have answered the demand for specific pruners aimed at users with differing needs including …
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Great Ground Cover for the Shade

admin December 16, 2015 Plants No Comments
liriope big blue for shaded borders
It’s an age old gardening dilemma. Finding plants that will grow successfully, thrive and look interesting in a shaded garden border. Liriope “Big Blue” scores highly on our list …
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Polystichum polyblepharum

admin December 5, 2015 Plants No Comments
Polystichum Polyblepharum
Polyblepharum, a species of the Polystichum genus is a truly exceptional fern for a partial to full shaded garden border. It is hardy, evergreen, drought tolerant and requires little …
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Best Climbing Plant for Shade-Hydrangea petiolaris?

admin December 1, 2015 Plants No Comments
Continuing with our best plants for shade series, if you are not already aware of this climbing plant you should be. It’s a beauty! Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is, …
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Plants for Winter Colour – Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’

admin November 18, 2015 Plants No Comments
Winter Colour Perennial Gardens are not just all about Spring & Summer flowering plants. Dig deep enough and you will find a few gems to bring life and colour …
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Choosing the best garden trolley cart

admin May 27, 2015 tools No Comments
Advantages of Using a Garden Trolley Cart Most of us love our gardens and adore spending any spare time tending and neatening up this special, magical space – call …
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What is the Difference between Anvil and Bypass Pruners?

admin January 21, 2015 Pruning, tools No Comments
Confused what to buy, anvil or bypass secateurs? We get many questions on this so we have written our advice here to help you decide which type you need …
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Recent Articles

  • Gardening Jobs for November
  • Stunning Large Ferns for the Garden
  • Best Heavy Duty Weed Membranes
  • Best Secateurs for Small Hands
  • Great Ground Cover for the Shade
  • Polystichum polyblepharum
  • Best Climbing Plant for Shade-Hydrangea petiolaris?
  • Plants for Winter Colour – Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’
  • Choosing the best garden trolley cart
  • What is the Difference between Anvil and Bypass Pruners?
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  • Low Voltage Garden Lights – Our Guide
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  • Ton of Topsoil – Our Guide to Purchasing the Right Topsoil
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  • Garden Soil | What and Where To Buy
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