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•March 7, 2016•

BENEFITS OF MULCH

Mulch – the protective barrier around your plants in the garden. This barrier is usually made up of organic matter such as leaves, straw or peat. It’s one of the best gardening practices to exercise. The advantages of mulching are vast, here’s 7 of the biggest advantages: 1. Weed Control Looking to rid the garden...
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•February 23, 2016•

GROWING ORNAMENTAL KALE

Ornamental kale, known for its colourful leaves, ranging from white to pink to purple, is the perfect cool season annual to add colour and interest to the autumn and winter garden.  March is a great time to start planting out seedlings in the garden.  Remember, their colorful pigmentation doesn’t develop until after frost or prolonged cold weather.  These plants look especially...
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•December 30, 2015•

TIPS ON GROWING HERBS

  Herbs are some of the easiest, most grateful plants to grow both outdoors and indoors. Whether you have a garden, balcony or only a windowsill, you can have a herb garden bursting with flavour and fragrance. The rewards of growing herbs are far greater than with other plants, being used for a myriad of purposes, other than decorative, which stretch...
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•August 3, 2015•

DIANTHUS AND CARNATIONS – FOR COLOUR & FRAGRANCE

Dianthus and Carnations – these charming little plants have been cultivated for centuries in English cottage gardens. They are making a comeback these days, being valued for their spring floral display and strong scent. New hybrids are introduced each year and this season sees a whole lot of fine additions to the range.  Numerous named cultivars are...
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