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News: garden plants

Watering hanging baskets

Plenty of plants for hanging baskets will all need watering, so here are some ideas. 

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Top 10 plants for groundcover

We’ve put together a list of our top 10 ground cover plants.

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How to control and cut bamboo

To allow you to enjoy your bamboo without worry, it’s important to choose the right bamboo and to know how to control it.

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How to prune Wisteria

When you know how to prune Wisteria, you will be able to keep it in top shape, with plentiful flowers and beautiful foliage.

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Top 5 alternatives to box hedging

With box hedging under attack from pests and diseases, the search is on to find suitable replacements for our gardens. We have found five of the best alternatives to box hedging.

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How to grow topiary

Add a unique touch to your garden by creating your own topiary! All you need is a suitable plant and some sharp secateurs. Find out more about how to create topiary.

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Top 5 climbers to grow

Many climbers can be great for wildlife encouraging insects for birds and bats to eat plus resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!

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Top 5 drought tolerant plants

Planting these top 5 drought tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers which will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden with the environment in mind.

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All about the enchanting Leucothoe

This blog will delve deeper into the ideal location for the Leucothoe, the necessary care, and the types of Leucothoe you can purchase at our garden centre.

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Garden plants to plant in September

It’s time to get your autumn gardening flocks on and get some new plants in the garden for the coming seasons. 

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