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  1. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Cherry Blossom Cultivar Guide

     Wild cherry trees are known as Yama Zakura while ornamental garden cultivars are known as Sato Zakura. The most common in Japan is Prunus x yedoensis, which is viewed as […]
    Posted On: 12/02/18
  2. Allotment, Garden Edging, Jorge, Planters

    What’s the Difference Between Softwood and Hardwood Sleepers?

     The difference between softwood and hardwood sleepers is the wood the sleepers are sawn from and whether or not they are treated. Softwood is distinguishable from hardwood in that it […]
    Posted On: 31/01/18
  3. Grow Your Own, Jorge, Plants

    5 Exotic Superfoods You Can Grow in the UK

     Superfoods have exploded in popularity in recent years, helped by clever marketing playing on our ever present awareness of our mortality. Viewed as a special tool for keeping us fitter […]
    Posted On: 24/01/18
  4. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Strawberry Cultivar Guide

     Historically it was believed that the common garden strawberry, or Fragaria x ananassa, was a hybrid of two wild species: F. virginiana, or wild strawberry, from North America, and F. […]
    Posted On: 18/01/18
  5. How To, Jorge, Planting, Plants, Trees

    Bare Root Plants & Freezing Temperatures

     Bare root plants in winter pose challenges to growers and gardeners alike. Freezing temperatures make even the simplest tasks difficult, with nurserymen having to trudge for miles in the bitter […]
    Posted On: 22/12/17
  6. How To, Jorge, Mice & Rats, Pest Advice, Pest Control

    How to Remove Rats in the Loft

     Rats in the loft are a worrying sign for any homeowner due to their propensity to spread disease, damage property and steal food. Worse, rodents in the loft indicate that […]
    Posted On: 27/11/17