how to deadhead plants

Deadheading is required to enhance and rejuvenate flowers as they begin to fade. Deadheading is also necessary to neaten the overall appearance of flower beds and borders. The regular removal of ...

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Top 5 Late Flowering Perennials

As the summer comes to an end and the days get shorter, it is lovely to see your garden filled with plants that are still flowering in abundance and producing welcome colour. Read on for a few chosen ...

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Green Queens

Businesses big and small are expected to behave in a way that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. Gone are the days when eco-friendly was a niche. Responsibly made products are...

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How to Make White Chocolate & Coconut Bars

This is the perfect winter desert for those that like something cold and super unique. Your guests will love them. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut2 tablespoons Marcona almonds, ...

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Urban and Smaller Gardens - Useful Plants and Tips

Whether your plot is a patch of front garden, a square of lawn, a balcony, a window box or simply a front doorstep, you can still capture the uplifting, enriching power of plants.If your garden is ...

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How to Care for Bulbs

Where you have ordered a plant with the code beginning ‘BU’ or ‘CO’, you shall receive your chosen variety in the form of a Bulb or a Corm.Bulbs and Corms come in various sizes - this...

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top 10 spring flowering bulbs

Autumn is the perfect time for planting your spring flowering bulbs so that they are ready to excite and delight in the new year. With so many to choose from, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 ...

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Pruning Trees and Shrubs

When to Prune Trees and Shrubs: Energy is stored within new shoots and so it is recommended to prune whilst your shrubs or trees are either dormant or just before emerging growth. However, the exact ...

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What to Plant in Summer

Almost every gardener knows the proverb ‘you reap what you sow’ and, whilst this relates to many things in life, it is directly relevant to Haylofters throughout the growing year. It not only ...

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