Tulips are beautiful spring flowers that add a touch of colour and class to any garden. Available in many different varieties, you will be able to find a tulip variety that you like regardless of your own personal tastes. Tulip flower bulbs need to be carefully selected in order to…
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Some Popular Summer Flowers for your Garden
Summer is a time to celebrate the different colours and shapes within your garden. Many flowers and plants will be starting to flower and will be coming into their own, giving your garden different areas of interest and really making it feel like summer. Here are some of the most…
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Gladioli – Some of the Best Bulbs to Plant
Gladioli have a lot going for them. They will thrive and flower for a long time, and they are so bright and colourful. Gladioli bulbs are some of the best to plant for new gardeners and experienced gardeners alike, cheering up a garden with their variety of colours. They are…
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How to Grow Strong, Healthy Rose Bushes
Roses are one of the most popular flowers to grow in the UK. They are often used in bouquets, as well as being grown as rose bushes in people’s gardens. They come in lots of different colours – many people opt for the traditional reds, pinks and whites, though you…
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Garage Doors – Thinking About your Options
New garage doors – can there really be that much to think about? They’re just doors, that are used to lead into a garage, right? Wrong. There is so much more to a garage door, and plenty you have to think about before you invest in a new door. This…
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A Summary of Garden Awnings and Canopies
Canopies and awnings are used in gardens to give shade and shelter. They are usually affixed to the side of a building, almost as if they are an extension of the building itself. They are then used to provide protection for people who are sitting outside a property, meaning that…
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Should you Build your Own Gazebo?
A gazebo adds a lovely little secluded area to your garden, where you can escape from the world. It can be positioned anywhere, and many people choose to place it in a private spot where they can enjoy being out of doors but being protected as well. If you enjoy…
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How to Grow Cucumbers in your Garden
Cucumbers can be difficult to grow in the UK climate. They are a tropical plant and will grow best in warm, sunny conditions. However, they can be grown successfully, as long as you look after them properly. Here is a guide to growing cucumbers: They should never be planted in…
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How to Grow a Basil Plant Successfully
Basil is a popular herb to grow, as it can be used in lots of different dishes. Growing basil isn’t difficult but there are some specifics you need to bear in mind: Basil needs to be warm. Grow it indoors on a sunny windowsill or plant it outside, somewhere that…
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A Guide to Growing Poppies
Poppies are wonderful flowers to grow for amateur and experienced gardeners. They look beautiful and they really don’t require a lot of work in order for them to thrive. They can be grown in borders or in planters and they will look beautiful if you grow a variety of colours…
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How to Choose High-Quality Bulbs
It’s important to choose bulbs that are of a high quality that will last a long time and will grow into beautiful flowers. How do you know you can trust the bulbs you are buying though? Here are some tips to follow: • Choose bulbs from a reputable supplier Buy…
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Commercial Umbrellas – Offset Umbrellas May Be Better After All
One of the simplest ways to spruce up an outdoor space is to use commercial umbrellas. Depending on whether it is a personal or commercial space, umbrellas can be small, delicate things or bigger, all spread-out giants of canvasses. No matter its size, outdoor umbrellas have the same function as…