Bergenia Care, Growing Elephant’s Ears
Bergenia care guide for UK gardens, covering where to plant elephant's ears, winter leaf colour, tidying, dividing and dealing with vine weevil.
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Planting advice and green roof guides from our workshop and farm in Lincolnshire.
Agapanthus Care and Growing Guide for the UK
Agapanthus care for UK gardens. How to plant, water, feed and overwinter hardy deciduous African lilies in borders and pots for purple or white flowers.
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Hosta Care and How to Grow Hostas in Shade
Our hosta care guide covers shade planting, moist soil, watering, slug control, dividing clumps and pet safety so your hostas stay lush all summer long.
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Green roofs and wildlife: how a sedum roof helps bees and biodiversity
A sedum roof feeds pollinators and gives wildlife somewhere to live, even on a small garden store. It slows down rainwater too. Here's how it helps.
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Plant gift ideas for gardeners and plant lovers
Living gifts that last long after the wrapping paper's gone. Easy-care succulents in pretty pots and gift sets, plus a sedum variety box for keen gardeners, all grown…
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Do you need planning permission for a carport?
Many freestanding carports in England can be built without planning permission, but there are rules about height and position, and extra limits in protected areas. Here's a plain-English…
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Sempervivum care: how to grow houseleeks
Sempervivums, or houseleeks, are hardy succulent rosettes that do best when you leave them alone. Here's how to plant and water them, and what to expect after they…
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How to grow and care for sedum (stonecrop)
Sedum is one of the toughest, easiest plants you can grow. Here's where to plant it and how to keep it looking good all year round.
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The best drought-tolerant plants for UK gardens
Hot, dry summers are normal now. These hardy drought-tolerant plants get through dry spells and wet winters with very little fuss, from sedum and sempervivum to shrubs and…
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How to add a sedum green roof to a shed, bike store or log store
A step-by-step guide to putting a living sedum green roof on a shed, bike store, bin store or log store. It covers what goes into the layers and…
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