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Testing Garden Soil pH Levels: A Beginner’s Guide
Testing Garden Soil pH Levels: A Beginner's Guide It is extremely important to maintain the right pH level of the soil to ensure the health and productivity of the plants in your garden. The pH level of soil determines how it absorbs nutrients and water that your plants require and influences microbial activity in the…
8th Mar
Our guide to different types of compost for your garden
Our guide to different types of compost for your garden If you're someone who is just starting with gardening, choosing the right type of compost can be a confusing task. With so many options available at your local garden centre, it can be challenging to figure out which one will suit your needs. To help…
9th Feb
National Compost Week – Choosing the right compost
In the UK, National Compost Week runs from March 13 - March 19, and what better time to get to know your soil?
9th Mar
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How gardening helps children blossom
Know yourself, grow yourself This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’, which is all about helping children recognise and accept their emotions. We’re exploring how gardening can play a part in helping them doing this. From building patience through sowing seeds, to the power of the '5-4-3-2-1 Challenge', keep reading…
Get inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year
Bring Mocha Mousse into your garden Pantone’s Colour of the Year is practically made for the garden. The warm, natural tones of Mocha Mousse can be found in an array of plants, trees, grasses and flowers. We’re here to show you how to embrace the Colour of the Year, and inject some of the magic…
Birdcare Tips & Tricks: Late Autumn & Early Winter
A helping hand for feathered friends The recent weather has suddenly got it feeling very wintry out there. But while we can sit inside, wrapped up warm with a nice hot drink, spare a thought to the wildlife out in your garden! With freezing temperatures, limited daylight and scarce food supplies, now is a really…