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  1. Hedging, Jorge, Plants

    7 Great Alternatives to Box Hedging

     Forgoing box is a real shame as it possesses all the characteristics required for low maintenance natural hedging. It responds well to clipping, and is slow growing, often needing to […]
    Posted On: 09/03/17
  2. Gardening, Hedging, How To, Jorge, Pest Control

    Treating Box Blight and Other Box Problems

     Ever since the 1990s, gardeners have had to witness the destruction of their natural hedging projects due to the emergence of new fungal diseases targeting Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens). This has […]
    Posted On: 07/03/17
  3. Dakota Murphey, Garden Design, Gardening, Plants

    William Robinson: England’s Wild Gardener

     It’s ironic that one of the most influential men in English gardening history was actually Irish. William Robinson was born in 1838, and studied horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens […]
    Posted On: 02/03/17
  4. Flowers, Jorge, Plants, Winter

    Why do Plants Flower in Winter?

     Plants are intelligent inasmuch as they only flower when the light, age and energy conditions are appropriate to allow the plant to reproduce successfully. To do this, they have developed […]
    Posted On: 23/02/17
  5. Gardening, How To, Jorge, Plants

    Forcing Fruit and Vegetables in Winter for Harvesting in Spring

     Forcing fruit and vegetables in winter is fun way to ensure you have a steady supply of fresh greens for your family. It involves producing crops out of season through […]
    Posted On: 21/02/17
  6. Composting, Garden Tools, Gardening, How To, Plants, Weeding, Zoe

    Should I Sterilise My Compost?

     There are mixed opinions about whether you should bother to sterilise your compost. Some gardeners choose not to, which is fine, but we believe there are many benefits to this […]
    Posted On: 30/01/17