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What to Do in the Garden in October

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What to Do in the Garden in October

Days are becoming chilly and evenings are too dark for after-work gardening. But nature hasn't gone to sleep yet. Here's what to do in the garden in October.

2017-09-29 00:00:39By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in September

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What to Do in the Garden in September

While September might feel like there's not much to do compared to the busy summer months, the soil is still warm and is the ideal time to add new plants to your collection. Here's what you can do in the garden in September. 

2017-09-08 00:00:18By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in August

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What to Do in the Garden in August

Many gardens look a little wild at this stage as holidays take priority and it gets too warm to keep on top of weeding and deadheading. Feed, weed, repeat. Here's what to do in the garden in August.

2017-08-11 00:00:11By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in July

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What to Do in the Garden in July

The lazy hazy crazy days of summer have been rolled out, and it's time to enjoy your garden. Many plants are in bloom, you are rewarded with fruit and veg, but that doesn't come without work! Here is what to do in the garden in July.

2017-07-14 00:00:18By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in June

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What to Do in the Garden in June

June is all about keeping the weeds at bay, watering and pest control. If you have a container garden, be watchful! Keep an eye on your plants in dry, hot weather. Here is what to do in your garden in June.

2017-06-16 00:00:23By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in May

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What to Do in the Garden in May

May is when Mother Nature properly wakes up and gets her act together. All of a sudden, seedlings double in size, weeds triple in size and you find yourself frantically weeding, potting on, and watering. Click through to read all about what to do in your garden in May.

2017-05-06 00:00:41By Zoe Allison

What are the benefits of herbs and how to use them

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What are the benefits of herbs and how to use them

There is a reason why herbs have been used for millennia; they are tasty and have a plethora of health benefits. Find out more here!

2017-05-01 00:00:21By Zoe Allison

What to Do in the Garden in April

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What to Do in the Garden in April

How did April come round so fast? It was only yesterday that we were trying our very best not to get seed-sowing happy. And now it’s seed explosion and everything is starting to grow very quickly. Here is what you can be getting on with in the month of April

2017-04-14 00:00:04By Zoe Allison

Greening Grey Britain - Turn a grey area green

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Greening Grey Britain - Turn a grey area green

What would you say if I told you that you could have an impact on reducing flooding in your area? Or that you could reduce your gas or electricity bill? And you could do both with plants. Did I get your attention? Good. This year, the RHS is urging Brits to add plants to their front garden, cue Greening Grey Britain.

2017-04-06 00:00:42By Zoe Allison

Dream Garden: From a Smallholding to a Business

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Dream Garden: From a Smallholding to a Business

Andy and Adam set up a smallholding in 2011, and 3 years later sought the guidance of Monty Don to make their dream garden. Today, they own a cafe and shop. They told Preloved how they made the decision to up sticks and then to transition to open a business.

2017-03-22 00:00:10By Andy Richards and Adam Willcox