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How to Prepare Your Wooden Garden Planters and Plants for a British Winter
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, itβs time to start preparing your garden for winter. Properly looking after your wooden garden planters and plants can ensure...
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Maintaining Your Outdoor Oasis: Tips for Cleaning Garden Furniture and Wooden Planters
As the warmer months approach, our gardens become a sanctuary for relaxation and enjoyment. However, with regular use and exposure to the elements, garden furniture and wooden...
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Battling the Slimy Intruders: Managing Slugs in Your Garden
In the UK, spring brings not only the beauty of blossoming gardens but also the challenge of battling slugs. These slimy creatures can wreak havoc on plants, but there are effective strategies to keep them at bay. By fostering a healthy ecosystem with natural predators, creating slug-free zones, using organic slug pellets judiciously, and implementing cultural practices like proper watering and mulching, gardeners can protect their plants and reclaim their outdoor spaces from these persistent pests.
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Blooming Beauties: Nine Easy Flowers to Grow from Seed in the UK
Are you ready to add a splash of color and fragrance to your garden? Growing flowers from seed is an affordable and rewarding way to create a...
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Blooming Beauty: Planting Bulbs and Flowers in February for a Stunning Spring Garden
February marks the beginning of the gardening season in the UK, with the promise of warmer days ahead and the opportunity to breathe new life into our...
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Get your garden ready for winter in the UK
Getting your UK garden ready for winter is essential to protect your plants, garden structures, and soil from the harsh weather conditions. Here are steps to prepare your garden for winter.
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Looking after treated wooden planters
Looking after treated timber used in garden planters is essential to ensure their longevity and maintain their appearance. Treated timber is designed to be more resistant to...
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Top tips for lining your wooden garden planters
Lining a wooden planter for flowers and vegetables can help retain moisture, prevent soil erosion, and protect the wood from rotting. There are several effective ways to...
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Plants for July!
July is a great time to plant a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in wooden planters. Here are some popular options to consider: Flowers: Geraniums Petunias...
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