Growing together: On Mel Adams’ pollination garden
How Mel Adams offers cover and shelter for not just honey bees and bumblebees, but other insects that benefit from a green, floral-filled, chemical-free garden space.
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Plants
Here you’ll find an array of botanical information. Plant profiles, origin stories, obscure facts and practical tips for growing and harvesting plants.
How to create a pollinator-friendly garden
No matter the size of the garden, every gardener can contribute to successful pollination by providing important food sources and habitats for pollinators.
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How to propagate plants from cuttings in spring
A step-by-step guide to propagating plants from cuttings in spring
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Filling gaps in your ornamental garden border with annuals | Spring gardening
A guide to using annuals to fill gaps in your ornamental garden borders. Plus, tips for buying annuals from a garden centre.
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Spring flowering shrubs & perennials | What to plant for your spring garden
Discover a stunning selection of shrubs and perennials that will bring colour and fragrance to your spring garden.
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Dahlia propagation | How to grow dahlias from cuttings
A step-by-step by on propagating dahlias by taking cuttings in spring. A fantastic way to increase your precious tuber stock for free.
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How and when to dig & divide dahlia tubers
Early spring is an ideal time to dig up and divide your dahlia tubers in preparation for the next growing season.
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Winter showstoppers | What to plant for your winter garden
Dive into our collection of the best winter plants, that not only survive but thrive in winter, ensuring your garden stays captivating all year round.
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How to grow & care for Rudbeckia (Coneflowers)
Jac Semmlers’ guide to growing and caring for Rudbeckia. Includes planting partners for Rudbeckia Hirta, Rudbeckia laciniata & Rudbeckia maxima.
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Salvias | The ultimate guide to growing salvia plants
Everything you need to know about salvias — how to grow and care for them, how to propagate, different salvia types, and their varied blooming times.
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Preparing dahlias for winter | A guide to digging & storing dahlia tubers
24 May | Lifting and storing dahlias can be a daunting task especially if you have amassed a collection over the years. Here's the when, why and how of lifting your dahlia tubers...
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How to | Plant & grow garlic
26 April | How to prep your soil and plant garlic. Maintenance & fertilisation. Troubleshooting & harvesting.
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