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• Gardening Basics – Part 1

  August 17th, 2010

  It can be galling to spend large sums on basic tools when there are so many other, more immediately exciting temptations on sale in the garden centre, but sturdy, comfortable and effective tools really will turn basic gardening functions into much more pleasurable tasks.
  Spades & Forks

  You will be using spades and forks regularly so it [...]

• Bedding Plant Basics Part 3

  July 12th, 2010

  Maintenance though the summer
  Deadheading The term deadheading simply means the removal of flowers that have faded. Old flower-heads can look unsightly in a display, so cutting them off will ensure your plants look fresh and tidy. Also, by preventing the flowers wasting energy by producing seeds, extra resources can be put towards producing even [...]

• Bedding Plant Basics – Part 2

  July 9th, 2010

  Essential Watering Advice
  Always ensure that your plants are kept well watered otherwise they’ll begin to wilt and may possibly die. Also, plants lacking sufficient water will tend to flower less and may stop blooming altogether.

  During really hot weather, plants will need to be watered every day. If planting density is high or when they are [...]