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Spring Bulbs
By Mark Spancer · 14 years ago
The green shoots of spring bulbs forcing their way through the garden soil in February are a welcome sight. For not only do they foretell the arrival of spring, but their colourful flowers brighten the ...
Reliable spring colour
By Mark Spancer · 14 years ago
When the flower buds of spring bulbs start to swell and take on colour it won’t be long before the whole display is in full swing and the drama of the flower border will unfold. ...
Lawn Care – Early Spring
By Mark Spancer · 14 years ago
After a difficult winter the effects of the weather will have taken their toll on most garden lawns. The weight of the snow and the very heavy rainfall will have helped compact many lawns, making ...
Greenhouse Heaters
By Mark Spencer · 14 years ago
If you want to keep your greenhouse at the ideal temperature for overwintering most frost sensitive plants, a minimum temperature of 7C (45F), you need to heat it during the coldest part of the year ...
In The Garden
By Mark Spencer · 14 years ago
December
Planting - Many trees and shrubs are dormant now and so it’s a good time to plant them as they less likely to be stressed during the process. As a general rule, never plant ...