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Gardeners growing plants in spring urged to scatter wool in the garden
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (500+ words) Wool is a natural way to greatly improve a garden in spring (Image: esemelwe via Getty Images) Gardeners are being urged to spread wool around their plants without delay, as it proves to be one of the most valuable materials…...
Keep hold of your cardboard boxes as they have clever use in spring
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (597+ words) If you have cardboard boxes piling up from recent online orders that you're about to toss into the recycling bin, gardening experts are urging you to hold on to them for an important project in the garden. Millions of us…...
Anyone with a garden urged to place used milk cartons on their lawns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (644+ words) It takes less than 10 minutes to make a homemade birdfeeder with milk cartons (Image: Getty) Gardeners are being urged to hold onto any old milk cartons or plastic bottles they were intending to discard, as these can be repurposed to…...
Wisteria will bloom brighter this spring will simple 'jump start' job done now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (458+ words) A gardening expert shares essential wisteria care advice to help encourage more abundant blooms this spring(Image: aire images via Getty Images) The Easter long weekend has finally arrived, presenting the ideal opportunity to carry out some vital garden upkeep…...
3 common mistakes to avoid when planting veg this spring
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (391+ words) The best time to plant vegetables in the UK is spring, but a gardening expert warns there are common mistakes to avoid(Image: Zbynek Pospisil via Getty Images) Spring has arrived, signalling it's time to give your garden proper attention,…...
Alan Titchmarsh names 7 tough plants that barely need watering
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (847+ words) Alan Titchmarsh has recommendations for plants that barely need watering(Image: Paul Biris via Getty Images) If your garden borders are prone to drying out during the summer, it might be worth replacing traditional bedding plants with drought-resistant varieties that…...
Anyone with flowers in their garden urged to do Mary Berry's simple task
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (351+ words) Anyone with flowers in their garden urged to do Mary Berry's 1 simple task(Image: Maryviolet via Getty Images) Mary Berry has spent countless years instructing the nation on baking, but her passion for gardening runs just as deep. With her…...
Get started on your spring garden with one step in January
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (364+ words) Wildflowers add colour to your garden and support pollinators and local wildlife Despite the current chill of winter, spring is just around the corner and soon the UK will be adorned with beautiful wildflowers. Regrettably, since the 1930s, there has been…...
UK homeowners told to place garlic in gardens in November
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (464+ words) As the winter months approach, there are a few tasks you might want to tick off your outdoor to-do list before retreating indoors. One of these tasks is introducing garlic into your garden. This isn't the first slightly unconventional item…...