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How to Prune Lavender: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lavender is a garden favourite, but without pruning it soon turns woody and straggly. With a simple yearly routine you can keep it compact,...

Verbena bonariensis – Complete Grow & Care Guide

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis L. Synonyms: Verbena patagonica Gillies & Hook. ex Hook.Family: VerbenaceaeCommon names: Purpletop vervain, Tall verbena, Argentinian vervainPlant type: Short-lived perennial (self-seeds...

Pip Probert to create headline garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair

Multi award-winning garden designer, Pip Probert, from BBC 2’s Your Garden Made Perfect, is designing the headline feature garden at this year’s BBC Gardeners’...

Dahlia Fact Sheet

🌺 Dahlia Fact Sheet Botanical name: Dahlia spp.Family: Asteraceae (same as sunflowers, daisies, zinnias)Origin: Native to Mexico and Central America. First introduced to Europe in...

Unlocking the potential of your allotment

The National Allotment Society* estimates that there are currently around 330,000 allotments in the UK and National Allotment Week (11th – 17th August 2025) aims to raise awareness...

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French Soaps Launches Iconic Chrome Wall-Mounted Rotating Soap Holders

French Soaps UK is delighted to spotlight the enduring...

Repotting with LECHUZA: Special autumn PON promotion!

As we enjoy the last days of summer and...

Dobbies unveils fourth new-look store in national refurbishment programme

Dobbies Garden Centre in Beaconsfield is the latest store...

SealStop: the clever hose gadget helping households save water 

Helping you seal the gap between water usage and...