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    Timber – A Material With Many Uses

    Whether it’s for small DIY projects or large building projects, timber has many uses and provides many benefits for different project, so it’s no wonder it is being used. In our blog today, we are going to share with you some of the main uses of this material, as well…

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    Are High-End Gardening Tools Worth The Money?

    When you head out to purchase gardening tools, you will likely notice that there are a lot of tools at different price points. From low cost, budget tools to the more expensive high-end tools. But is it really worth the price jump to purchase the high-end tools? When deciding what…

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    Should you Prune and Cut Back Plants?

    It is important that plants and flowers get pruned on a regular basis. This will help keep them in good condition and will help them to grow strong, healthy, and into the shape you would eventually like. All plants and flowers can benefit from some trimming, whether they are outdoor…

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    A Guide to Growing your Own Tomatoes

    Tomatoes can grow very well out of doors or in a greenhouse. They do need some special conditions in order to grow well though, so here is a short guide to kick start the growth of your tomato plants: Plant tomato seedlings from around April time. Keep them indoors at…

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    Plants/Flowers Good To Grow In The Shade

    Shade tolerant flowering annuals grown on from strong young bedding plants (growing from seed is not easy in shade)  do well in light to medium shade but do not bloom well in heavy shade. Some annuals in fact prefer light shade to full sun. Impatiens come in a wide range of intense…

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    Looking after hanging baskets

    The most important thing is to remember to frequently water your hanging baskets as they will dry out very quickly during hot, sunny weather. The best time to do this is early morning and in the evening when the day is cooler and when water will not evaporate so quickly.…

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    Jobs to tackle in June in the garden

    You will need to mow the lawn on a weekly basis at this time of year. Make sure you trim privet hedges and honeysuckle to prevent them looking straggly and untidy. Early in the month is an ideal time to take cuttings of clematis, cotoneaster and fuchsia. Remove suckers from…