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•September 18, 2017•

DELICIOUS STRAWBERRIES

Nothing is more satisfying than harvesting your very own fresh strawberries from the garden. They’re easy to grow if given the right conditions and shown a heap of good old TLC. Rich well drained soil, regular watering and fertilising along with routine inspections for pest especially snails is paramount. Protect fruit from birds and dare...
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•September 11, 2017•

VERBENAS BEAT THE HEAT AND DROUGHT

These tough little plants come in a wide range of different forms. Some are grown from seed and are grown as little bushy bedding plants whilst others are grown from cutting and are excellent wide spreading groundcovers for banks and hot dry gardens. A range of bright and clear colours abounds. Some have bi-coloured flowers,...
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•September 4, 2017•

AMAZING PETUNIAS

Petunias have developed appreciably during the last decade with so many spectacular new hybrids on offer. This is especially so with regards to plants with low or cascading growth habits. They perform magnificently in hanging containers – baskets or bowls as well as window boxes and troughs. Their mounding and yet sprawling habit with lush...
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•August 28, 2017•

SPRING LAWN CARE

EASY STEP-BY-STEP CARE: The mark of a good, well-manicured garden is an emerald green lawn framing the flower beds.  Spring is the time to start with a solid lawn care programme to ensure optimum results through the rest of the growing season.   Scarify to remove matted or dead grass (thatch) on deep rooted grasses...
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