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So, summer’s here and many gardeners will no doubt be reaching for the watering can, checking the levels of their water butt and wondering if a hosepipe ban is going to spread to their area. Here’s a guide to good practices when the mercury’s rising. There’s already a...Sustainability, wildlife and weeds: Highlights and trends from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
This year’s show gardens let nature do the talking, as gardening editor Hannah Stephenson discovers. Gardens featuring more weeds and less formality have taken centre stage at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, placing more emphasis on letting nature take control....Frugal fingers: 10 money saving tips for gardeners
With all its benefits, gardening can also have drawbacks. For one, it can be an expensive hobby (if you let it). However, there are ways to save your cash and have a thriving display throughout the year. From sharing plants to repurposing used pots, there are plenty...Doggy destinations: 7 dog-friendly gardens to visit this spring
For the garden lover who can’t leave their pooch behind. If you want to visit some open gardens this spring and at Easter, but don’t want to leave your dog behind, help is at hand. The National Garden Scheme (NGS), which raises funds for health charities and other...Spring into action! Inspiration from Europe’s leading gardens and gardeners
We may still be in the depths of winter, but in eager anticipation of the warmer months, our thoughts are already turning to spring, when our gardens come back to life in a riot of scent and colour. To help prepare for the season, we’ve collated ideas from some of our...Ourplace News
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