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Carbon Neutral Garden

They are not making ‘Carbon’ anymore nor is carbon ever totally destroyed. Carbon is one of natures greatest recycling projects. Carbon is present in gaseous form like Methane(CH4), Carbon dioxide(CO2) and Carbon monoxide(CO). Carbon is also dissolved in water particularly the oceans but is naturally present most notably as a solid in rocks such as [...]

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25 Rose Types

Roses through the centuries have provided colour, scent and challenges for growers. There are so many species and types of Rose without even starting on named varieties and Latin names that some simple classification may be of help to new gardeners.

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The First ‘Lawn Arranger’

Water your lawn with whiskey and it will come up half cut but if you have half a mind to be a gardener it is all you need.

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Ecology of Water in the Garden

Water ecology from precipitation, importance, retention and problems caused by lack of water to one or two ideas to improve water access for your plants

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Air Filtering Plants for Home

Plants that filter the air or react with pollutants can make your home a better place to live in several well-being ways. Why do Homes Need Air Filtering Plants and what can be recommended to improve air quality

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Help With Plant Photography

Photo A Please help with my plant photography! Which of these Hypericum – St Johns Wort photographs looks best and why. Photo B The West Yorkshire branch of the Alpine garden society had Peter Cordall as speaker on Saturday. The title of his talk was ‘Photography in the garden – garden landscapes to close-ups’. Whilst [...]

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Number of Species and Plant Classification

Over 8 million species exist in our natural world and we keep cultivating or breeding new plant ‘varieties’ and hybridising to get new products and results. Classification and new plant protection is explained in simple terms with a biological classification chart and definitions.

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Best Crocus Buying & Cultivation Tips

Popular crocus are easy to grow but do better if you follow these simple tips. In pots, beds, rockeries or naturalised in grass Crocus pay their way.

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Top Ten Plant Hunters

Plant hunters from the last 3 centuries have some fascinating stories to inform modern gardeners

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National Gardening Week 2012

Gardeners can take a view on National Garden Week and pre-plan now

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