Give Your Garden Soil a Mineral Boost with Volcanic Rock Dust
Good growth starts below ground. If vegetable beds are looking tired, clay soil is proving stubborn or you want to put a wider range of minerals back into your garden,...
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Vine Weevil Nematodes: Natural Control for Vine Weevil Larvae
Vine weevil nematodes are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in soil and target vine weevil larvae. These beneficial nematodes actively seek out larvae, entering their bodies and stopping them from...
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The Perfect Gift for a Gardener
This beautiful french grey seed packet storage tin is perfect for collecting, storing and keeping seed collections organised and dry. Made from powder-coated steel, complete with metal handles making it...
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What Are Slug Nematodes?
What are Slug Nematodes? Slug nematodes are microscopic, transparent worms, which feed and multiply inside the slug. Once the nematodes are inside the slug it stops feeding after a few...
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Protecting Your Fruit & Vegetables With Gardening Naturally
Growing vegetables takes time, care, and attention—so it’s frustrating to see your crops damaged by pests. Veggiemesh insect netting helps stop insects, birds, and animals from reaching your plants. Whether...
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How to Grow Strawberries in the UK
Strawberry Beds Strawberry beds can typically last up to four years. Plants should be grown in well-drained, fertile soil that is free of weeds. It’s a good idea to move...
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Protecting Pot Plants from Frost in the Winter
In our cold winter climate everyone with pot plants is familiar with having to protect potted plants from frost there are a few options available 1. Covering with a fleece...
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How to Make Compost in Your Garden
How Do I Make My Own Compost? Home composting is an excellent idea to help the environment as well as delivering major organic benefits to your garden. You can compost...
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What are winter moth caterpillars? Should I wash my tree in Winter?
Winter moth is the name given to several different moths where the females have no wings, they emerge from the soil between November and April and climb up trees and...
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Planting Bulbs In The Garden September
Planting Bulbs in the garden as Autumn starts it is now time to fill your pots and borders with spring bulbs. Which bulbs for shade or sunshine? With so many...
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Why Do I Need To Grease Band My Trees
Glue/grease bands are ideal for protecting fruit trees especially apple, plum, pear and cherry from winter moth caterpillars. These caterpillars can feed on fruit buds and reduce the amount of...
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Cleaning the Greenhouse
Cleaning your greenhouse is a yearly job that massively helps plant health. Light is essential, and grime blocks more of it than you’d think. Because most of us focus on...
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Fleece Bags for Plants
Fleece plant protection jackets come in different sizes and colours. They are made of heavy-duty fleece. Our frost protection fleece jackets are ideal for protecting your plants from freezing temperatures....
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Choosing the Right Netting for Protecting My Crops
Like you, pests have a long term interest in delicious fruit and veg. This is why lasting crop protection can be a great investment. With Veggiemesh insects, birds and even...
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