Category Gardening

20 Aug

10 Weeds We Love

Here are my top 10 weeds, and why we love them, where they pop up, what to know about spreading, management, and their benefits.

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2 Aug

August Gardening Tasks – What, Why & How

Over recent weeks we've all noticed that the nights are gradually getting shorter. Here are our top tips for gardening in August

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14 Jul

7 Native Flowers for your Garden

More studies are showing lately that a mix of native and non-native (with a majority of native / northern hemisphere plants) is considered the ideal if you want to attract wildlife into your garden. Here are a few great easy choices!

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2 Jul

Gardening for Bees

This post is based on our popular social media series, Gardening for Bees. We've collected it all together, in one post so it's full of quick tips and ideas if you want more bees (and pollinators) in your garden!

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11 Jun

Gardens as Wildlife Corridors

You may not know what a wildlife corridor is; it's a more technical term usually reserved for natural green spaces, not our gardens. But we have the opportunity to add these green spaces and help wildlife

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4 Jun

10 Plants for a Shaded Garden Corner

Got an awkward shaded corner in your garden or yard where not much grows? I know I do. Trying to put sun-loving plants in a shaded or partially shaded spot will generally result in a headache, and a waste of money and time.

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20 May

The Benefits of Garden Hedges

It's well known that plants and trees, including hedges, reduce co2 in the atmosphere. However, it's less known that they reduce noise pollution and even lesser-known how plants are mitigating against flooding, which is an increasing issue in the UK.

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12 May

How to Reduce Flooding with Your Garden

Most Wiganers will have seen a flood or 2... at least! I know where I am by Saddle Junction in Wigan Town centre, it floods quite severely at least once or twice a year, cutting off roads and damaging houses. So how can we help to tackle flooding at home?

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29 Apr

Reasons to Grow an Apple Tree (or 2)

Ever thought of having your own apple tree? Here are some reasons why it's a great idea, and easier than you might think! You might be thinking that sounds great growing a tree.... but you don't have the space for apple trees! Well, fear not

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9 Apr

Wildlife Gardening on a Budget

For some, gardening can seem quite expensive and risky (what if it dies?!) But there are few easy ways to encourage wildlife in your garden, of all sizes, without having to spend too much money. Here are some of our best tips for wildlife gardening on a budget, with ideas that are cheap, free or may even make a few pennies!

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