21 May 2013
Chelsea Flower Show 2013
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It's an extra special year for the the Chelsea Flower Show this year as its the show's centenary... |
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18 May 2013
Container salad growing
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There are many salad crops that are suitable for growing in containers ... |
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15 May 2013
May on your vegetable patch
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Everything on the vegetable patch begins to grow up all at once during May and you will soon find things get out of hand if you don't keep on top of them... |
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10 May 2013
The flower garden in May
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May is I think the most vibrant month in the garden... |
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10 May 2013
Gardening events for May and June 2013
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Gardening events in May and June 2013... |
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29 April 2013
Must have plants for April
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Its the end of April and spring seems to have caught up somewhat. The long awaited warmth of the sun means there is a wider choice plants for your garden... |
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17 April 2013
Bring spring flowers indoors!
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With spring arriving a little late this year, why not bring a little of the season indoors by planting up spring flowering plants for the housel... |
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12 April 2013
The flower garden in April
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Spring has got off to a slow start this year, but April is the month when the growing season really begins to gather pace... |
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02 April 2013
What to do in the vegetable garden this April
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We may have had a slow start to spring but with a bit luck things should start to improve this month and allow us to make a start on the growing season in the vegetable garden... |
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25 March 2013
Lets celebrate Easter!
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The weather may be a little unseasonal for Easter this year but don't let that stop you from enjoying Easter in the great outdoors... |
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23 March 2013
An unseasonal spring!
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A good dumping of snow on plants that have emerged in spring brings a unique set of problems... |
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19 March 2013
Must-have plants for March
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From spring bulbs to shrubs and perennials here are some ideas on what you can plant in March... |
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15 March 2013
The flower garden in March
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March heralds the start of spring when plant growth in the garden really begins to speed up... |
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06 March 2013
Gardening and countryside events for March and April 2013
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Gardening and countryside events for March and April 2013... |
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23 February 2013
What to do in the flower garden during February
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February is the month when you can really start to get into your gardening ... |
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18 February 2013
The first bulbs of spring
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There are a number of gardens all round the country that open their gates at this time of year to allow us to visit and marvel at the great shows put on by some of our earliest spring bulbs... |
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11 February 2013
Plants that flower in February
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Spring can still feel a long way off in February. But with a little planning the are some plants you can include in your garden that will provide a great display at is time of year... |
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06 February 2013
February in the Vegetable Garden
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Here is a short list of vital jobs to be doing in the vegetable garden during February... |
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29 January 2013
Jobs to do in the flower garden during January
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There's always plenty to do even in the smallest of gardens and mid-winter is no exception... |
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25 January 2013
Garden events for January and February 2013
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Garden events in January and February 2013... |
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23 January 2013
January in the vegetable garden
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There's always plenty to do in even the smallest vegetable garden.... |
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16 January 2013
Growing spring bulbs in containers
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For a real showy display of flowers in spring time there is nothing better than large pots of spring bulbs to create a focal point in the garden... |
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14 January 2013
Prepare your garden for spring!
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Spring is the time to put some life back into your garden.... |
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11 January 2013
The Winter Garden
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With a bit of foresight and a little forward planning its possible to create a garden that will provide something to look at during the winter months... |
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31 December 2012
Appreciating the fungi in your garden
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Fungi may not be on the top of a planting list for your garden, but during autumn gardens provide the perfect habitat for some of our most fascinating species of native fungi.... |
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14 December 2012
Create stunning Christmas decorations from nature
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Here are just a few easy natural Christmas decorations anyone can make... |
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30 November 2012
Why do we decorate our homes at Christmas?
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When Christmas comes around each year we decorate our homes with a Christmas tree and decorations we bring down from the attic,... |
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24 November 2012
Winter jobs in the tool shed
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On a cold winter January day what better job than opening up the tool shed and taking stock of your garden tools... |
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16 November 2012
Growing trees for their colourful bark
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Planting trees for their bark is one way to provide colour and interest... |
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10 November 2012
Using decorative mulches in the garden
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Covering your flower beds with decorative mulches provides a visual background against which your plants and flowers will stand out... |
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02 November 2012
Growing alpines and creating a rock garden
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Alpine plants are a lovely group of plants to grow... |
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24 October 2012
How to get children interested in gardening
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Children have a natural curiosity about the outdoors so encouraging their interest in gardening is not difficult.... |
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20 September 2012
Plants for late summer
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Late summer for most people's gardens can be a little challenging... |
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13 September 2012
Jobs to do in the garden during September
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September can be a frustrating month for the gardener... |
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30 August 2012
How to plant a small garden
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With a small garden space is at a premium and this can be a challenge when choosing what to plant... |
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22 August 2012
Planting ideas for beds and borders
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As well as positioning the plant in the right place, there are a number of other considerations that need to be taken account of to make sure you get the best results out of your plants and flowers... |
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16 August 2012
Growing old English roses
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In recent years, there has been a lot of renewed interest in old varieties of roses in English gardens... |
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30 July 2012
What makes the classic English garden?
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The classic English garden has evolved over time and taken on many guises... |
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13 July 2012
‘Digging in the rain, we’re digging in the rain’!
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Rather than post my usual monthly list of jobs to do in the garden, I thought it more appropriate to hand out some tips on how to cope with this unusually soggy summer... |
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10 July 2012
Create a wildflower meadow
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Creating a wildflower meadow or area is not as difficult as you may think... |
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06 July 2012
Dahlias make great cut flowers
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Dahlias make excellent cut flowers... |
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30 June 2012
Six wild flowers that will attract wildlife into your garden
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Wild flowers have long been important to us for their healing properties... |
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26 June 2012
Six of our favourite clematis
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The name Clematis comes from ancient Greek meaning 'climbing plant' and it is probably one of the most popular climbers among gardeners ... |
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21 June 2012
Growing wisteria
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Wisteria is a woody climbing vine that is part of the pea family of plants and originates from China... |
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16 June 2012
Create a display of summer bedding plants
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Brighten up patios and walls by filling pots and other containers with a display of summer bedding plants... |
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15 June 2012
12 things to do in the garden during June
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June is the month when things really do start to hot up in the garden... |
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08 June 2012
Dealing with those pesky snails and other pests in the vegetable garden
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You may never get rid of all those pests that munch away at your hard-grown vegetables, but there are a few measures you can take to limit the damage they can cause... |
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01 June 2012
Six of the best scented geraniums and how to grow them
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Scented geraniums are extremely popular garden plants and come with a surprising variety of fragrances... |
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25 May 2012
The Chelsea Flower Show 2012
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most important garden show of the season... |
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25 May 2012
How to create a box ball
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In horticulture topiary is the name given to the practice of shaping live plants by clipping the foliage of trees and shrubs to form clearly defined shapes... |
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18 May 2012
Look after your lawn!
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Lawns are still very much part of the English garden... |
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11 May 2012
Spring to-do-list for a herb garden
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If you enjoy growing herbs in your garden, then spring is probably one of the most rewarding times and one of the busiest... |
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10 May 2012
12 jobs to do in the garden during May
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May is the month when everything starts happening in the garden... |
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04 May 2012
Create your own lavender garden
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Lavender always evokes the essence of hot summer days... |
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02 May 2012
5 popular vegetables and how to grow them
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As a general rule growing vegetables is quite straight forward... |
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26 April 2012
4 different supports for your climbing plants
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There are a number of ways to support the vertical growing habits of climbing plants... |
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26 April 2012
4 different supports for your climbing plants
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There are a number of ways to support the vertical growing habits of climbing plants... |
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25 April 2012
When is a weed not a weed?
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People often ask us 'what is the definition of a weed?'... |
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18 April 2012
Highlights of National Gardening Week
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This week sees a catalogue of events being run by the RHS to celebrate the joy of gardening... |
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18 April 2012
5 popular vegetables - handy growing tips
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There is a huge variety of vegetables you can grow easily in your garden... |
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14 April 2012
National Gardening Week 16-22 April 2012
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National Gardening Week 16-22 April 2012... |
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11 April 2012
Garden flowers you can eat!
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People are often surprised at the variety of flowers in their gardens that are edible... |
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07 April 2012
Garden Planters open new shop
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Garden Planters open new shop... |
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03 April 2012
Six essential jobs to do in the garden during April
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April is the month when the blossom really comes into its own.... |
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29 March 2012
Which vegetables should I grow?
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Once you have decided where to position your vegetable plot and prepared the site it's time to decide what you want to grow.... |
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27 March 2012
2 easy steps to starting a vegetable garden
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For me there is nothing quit like picking, cooking and eating the plants I have grown myself.... |
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22 March 2012
How to plant up a spring container
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Simple early spring containers are a great way to brighten up a patio ... |
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19 March 2012
Save our bees! How to attract them to your garden
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You may have noticed an absence of gentle buzzing in the garden ... |
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15 March 2012
12 jobs to do in the garden during March
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There is an old saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb... |
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13 March 2012
Grow your own veg - get yourself an allotment!
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During the second World War allotments were an essential way to supplement food that was difficult to come by... |
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07 March 2012
Who's living in your compost heap?
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How often do we stop and investigate exactly what wildlife makes a home of all our garden debris?... |
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01 March 2012
Creating a pond in your garden
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Having a pond enhances your garden in many ways... |
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24 February 2012
Jobs to do in the garden in February
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As we near the end of February and spring is just around the corner, here is a quick reminder of some of the jobs you should be doing in the garden this month.... |
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21 February 2012
Creating a woodland garden
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Having a few mature trees as part of a garden can be a challenge when deciding what to plant ... |
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15 February 2012
Enhance your garden with statues and ornaments
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At garden Planters we use planters both classic and modern to enhance the beauty of plants and flowers. In the same way statues and ornaments have been used for centuries to enhance and decorate gardens... |
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11 February 2012
Scented plants and herbs
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Growing plants that look beautiful is a joy in itself, but combine that with plants and herbs which are scented and you have something magical... |
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07 February 2012
Create your own herb garden
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Here at Garden Planters we often use herbs in our planters, either on their own or as part of a seasonal display.... |
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03 February 2012
Spring bulbs for the garden and home
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Here at Garden Planters we are excited at the emergence of early spring bulbs. ... |
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31 January 2012
Container gardening
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Containers are probably one of the most versatile forms of gardening... |
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25 January 2012
January jobs to do in the garden
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January jobs to do in the garden ... |
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22 January 2012
Nifty and thrifty tips for the gardener
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Here at Garden Planters we like to use some good old practical know-how handed down over generations which never fails to provide us and our clients with easy money-saving and nifty alternative ways of growing plants and maintaining a garden.... |
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15 January 2012
Put your feet up with a cup of tea and a seed catalogue
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Put your feet up with a cup of tea and a seed catalogue... |
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11 January 2012
Making and using your own compost
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Whether you buy a ready-made compost bin, make your own, or just create a heap in your garden, the rewards for both you and your garden will be great... |
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05 January 2012
“A Garden is a Friend You Can Visit Anytime” (Anon) – quotations from gardeners ancient and modern
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“A Garden is a Friend You Can Visit Anytime” (Anon) – quotations from gardeners ancient and modern... |
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03 January 2012
Attracting wildlife to your garden
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How often do we stop to think of all the wildlife we share our outside space with, and are we even aware of the many varieties of creatures who live in our garden?... |
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30 December 2011
Arrangements of winter bedding plants
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Here are a few of Garden Planters favourite ways to brighten up outdoor planters in winter.... |
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19 December 2011
Bespoke natural Christmas decorations
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Here at Garden Planters, we love to bring some of the garden indoors for Christmas.... |
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12 December 2011
How to create your own Christmas table decoration
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What could be easier or nicer than bringing inside some of the garden plants that are looking their best at this time of year to create your own bespoke Christmas table decoration. ... |
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08 December 2011
Some special festive plants
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Garden Planters sourced some more unusual varieties of popular Christmas plants such as the Christmas tree, holly and ivy as well as some other plants you might consider bringing indoors for the festive season.... |
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02 December 2011
What do you get a gardener for Christmas?
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What do you get a gardener for Christmas?... |
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24 November 2011
String and scissors set featured in Gardener's World magazine
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Garden Planters were thrilled when our vintage string and scissors set was chosen by BBC Gardener's World magazine... |
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21 November 2011
Garden Planters attend Leicester Winter Food and Craft Festival
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To mark the arrival of the festive season, Garden Planters attended Leicester's Winter Food and Craft Festival in the city's outdoor covered market.... |
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21 November 2011
Feed your garden birds in Winter
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Feed your garden birds in Winter... |
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18 November 2011
Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath
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Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath... |
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09 November 2011
Creating a beautiful indoor plant arrangement for a Christmas gift
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Creating a beautiful indoor plant arrangement for a Christmas gift... |
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08 November 2011
Garden Planters tips on growing vegetables in a small garden
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Garden Planters tips on growing vegetables in a small garden... |
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02 November 2011
Garden Planters have Christmas all planted up!
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We at Garden Planters are turning our thoughts to Christmas and that extra special present. Our zinc planter with candles looks stunning with a seasonal display in festive reds, whites and greens.... |
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31 October 2011
French lavender in Autumn
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French lavender in Autumn... |
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25 October 2011
Garden Planters to attend Christmas Craft Market
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After the success of our first few visits, Loughborough market has invited us to stand on it's prestigious new Christmas market ... |
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21 October 2011
Planting service launched
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Garden Planters are excited to announce the launch of a new planting service.... |
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16 October 2011
Garden Planters at Loughborough Market
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Garden Planters had our first stall on Loughborough Market this weekend. ... |
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12 October 2011
Winter pansies
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Garden planters have been busy sourcing some rather beautiful colours for our supply of Winter pansies and violas.... |
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11 October 2011
Cyclamen
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Garden Planters have been busy planting up our new range of lovely vintage style planters with Autumn cyclamen. ... |
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02 October 2011
Autumn planters get the thumbs up!
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Autumn planters get the thumbs up!... |
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28 September 2011
Garden Planters at Autumn Fair
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Garden Planters at Autumn Fair... |
