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April Price Check: Why Gardeners Need to Raise Their Rates This Spring

As the gardening season kicks off on April 1st, self-employed gardeners and landscapers should take a moment to review their prices. With inflation pushing...

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New Digital Tax Rules: What UK Gardeners Need to Know

From April 2026, the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) scheme will bring big changes for self-employed gardeners...

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Legal and Insurance Requirements for Gardeners in the UK

Starting and running a gardening business in the UK requires more than just horticultural skills—you also need to ensure you comply with legal regulations...

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which is Best for a Gardening Business?

If you’re starting a gardening business, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to operate as a sole trader or...

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RHS Hardiness Ratings	USDA Plant Hardiness Zones	Approximate Temperature Range (°C)
H1a H1b H1c	13 12 11	>15°C 10 to 15°C 5 to 10°C
H2	10b	1 to 5°C
H3	9b to 10a	-5 to 1°C
H4	8b to 9a	-10 to -5°C
H5	7b to 8a	-15 to -10°C
H6	6b and 7a	-20 to -15°C
H7	6a	Below -20°C

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