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Growing plants in peat-free compost
We’ve gathered together the latest research on growing plants in peat-free compost. 
Top 5 Alliums to Grow
Top 5 Alliums to Grow
These top five alliums to grow will fill your garden with pretty colourful spring and early summer colours each year. 
Prepare the garden for autumn
Prepare the garden for autumn
Time to prepare the garden for autumn, even though it is still summer! Gardening always means looking towards the seasons ahead and being prepared for what to grow, what weather will be coming and what might need protecting. It is good to make plans and even write a list of what needs to be done. Here is our guide to getting on track with the months heading into autumn. 
What to plant in the kitchen garden in June
What to plant in the kitchen garden in June
June is such a busy month in the kitchen garden from keeping on top of weeds to watering, planting out and harvesting plus even more sowing - it’s not too late!
Explaining plant food and fertilizers
Explaining plant food and fertilizers
Anyone who’s ever tried to grow a plant will have come up against the question of plant food and fertilizer. With so many different types of fertilizers available, how can you tell which one is best for your plants? We’ve tried to answer some of the most common questions below.
Easter Monday egg hunting
Easter Monday egg hunting
Have fun Easter Monday egg hunting with these top 5 fun ideas. From outside to inside and even organised events, there is something for each of you to enjoy this easter. We hope the Easter bunny visits you!
5 Easter Decoration Ideas
5 Easter Decoration Ideas
These 5 Easter decoration ideas will not only give you something entertaining and creative to do at home but also help to turn your home into a lovely place to celebrate easter. Don’t forget the chocolate eggs and egg hunt in the garden as well! All of the mentioned tips are fun to do with kids. So, stimulate your inner tinkerer and get started with our 5 Easter Decoration Ideas!
Upcycling home trends with used furniture
Upcycling home trends with used furniture
These upcycling home trends with used furniture are a great way to spruce up furniture that you no longer want to use but don’t want to put into waste. Upcycling can mean you create something new for your home or even something to sell on for someone else. It helps minimise landfill and can be an environmentally friendly way to update your home and garden furnishings. 
Planting a deciduous hedge
Planting a deciduous hedge
If you’re thinking of planting a hedge, it’s well worth considering deciduous shrubs. Deciduous shrubs are easy to grow and need an occasional trim. Deciduous hedging plants often have beautiful flowers and berries that attract wildlife to the garden, contributing to biodiversity. Many shrubs have fabulous autumn foliage, too. So, what are you waiting for, here are six of our favourite deciduous hedging plants.

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