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Waterlogged Garden

By on May 2, 2012 in Gardening

The recent heavy rain has left even my relatively sandy soil waterlogged. I don’t think too much damage will occur, I could have got the fork out to help drainage, but it should be OK. Waterlogged garden Tulips look really nice after rain. Related Ecology of water in the garden Soil management for draught conditions

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Benefits of Dead Heading Flowers

By on April 27, 2012 in Gardening

Focus energy on flowers not seeds by dead heading frequently as soon as flowers start to ‘go over’. Dead Heading is also a relaxing job for a summer evening. Just get a good sharp pair of scissors or secateurs.

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Most Common Garden Weeds

By on April 27, 2012 in weeds

A plant in the wrong place is a weed but some weeds are more pernicious than others and that includes many wild flowers that inhabit our gardens

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Cure Bitter Pit on Apple Trees

By on April 20, 2012 in Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs, Pests, Problems and Health

Dark depressions in the skin of your apples and brown sports dotted throughout the flesh are typical of bitter pit on your apples. Cure Bitter Pit on Apples with these tips and good cultivation methods

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Tips for Taking Cuttings for Beginners

By on April 19, 2012 in Gardening, Tips Hints and Ideas

Gardening experts and beginners can increase their plants by taking cuttings. If in doubt I push odd cuttings into soil in a corner and hope. It is surprising what will root and grow.

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Soil Management for Drought Conditions

By on April 18, 2012 in Garden Design

Increase your soil’s water holding capacity and reducing the evaporation and consumption of water will make significant management improvements during drought conditions.

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How to Dig a Hole for Plants

By on April 17, 2012 in Gardening

Holes are Homes for Your Plants Roots and a bit of care will be repaid over the seasons.

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Different Methods For Dealing With Slugs

By on April 2, 2012 in Green Gardening, Pests, Problems and Health

If Frank Bruno was a gardener he would slug slugs with more than one punch at once.

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Uncommon and Common Garden Weeds

By on April 1, 2012 in Gardening

A common weed has little virtue and lots of drawbacks! and an uncommon weed may be worse

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Tips for a Minimalist Garden

By on March 31, 2012 in Garden Design

Dramatic gardens can be designed on minimalist principles. Minimalist gardens need to look good during all seasons and at all times of the day. Thus all your senses plus horticultural nous need to be considered when setting out your initial design. Essence of Design in a Minimalist Garden Minimalist gardens need to be immaculate. Minimalist [...]

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