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Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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Verbena bonariensis – Complete Grow...

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis L. Synonyms: Verbena patagonica...

Dahlia Fact Sheet

🌺 Dahlia Fact Sheet Botanical name: Dahlia spp.Family:...

Scilla luciliae (Glory-of-the-Snow)

Grow Guide: Scilla luciliae (Glory-of-the-Snow) 🌸 Botanical Name: Scilla luciliae (formerly Chionodoxa luciliae)🌍 Common Name: Glory-of-the-Snow 🌼 Flowering Time Months: February – April Details: One of the earliest spring-flowering bulbs, often appearing through the last frost. 🌱 Soil Type Well-drained, humus-rich soil Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions but tolerates slightly acidic soils Avoid waterlogged areas ❄️ Hardiness USDA Zones: 3–8 UK Hardiness: H5 (hardy in most parts of the UK) Fully frost hardy and naturalizes well ☀️ Position & Light Requirements Sun: Full sun to partial shade Best Locations: Under deciduous trees, borders, rock gardens, and lawns Tolerates light shade but flowers best in...
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Tithonias (Tithonia rotundifolia and Tithonia diversifolia), commonly known as Mexican Sunflowers, are stunning, fast-growing plants that bring a tropical feel to UK gardens. Here...
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Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13 feet)Spread: 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating...
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Here's a guide on how to grow Verbascum Verbascum, commonly known as mullein, is a genus of flowering plants that includes both biennials and perennials....
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Amaranthus is a versatile and colorful plant with various species that can be grown for their vibrant foliage and edible seeds. Here's a general...
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Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13...

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Viburnum tinus, or Laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest. Its...

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How to Grow Heather...

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December-Flowering Camellias: Winter’s Brightest...

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How to Grow Mahonia

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How to Grow Winter...

Winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis) are charming and resilient early bloomers, adorning your garden...

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Mahonia 'Charity' is a popular evergreen shrub known for its striking architectural form,...

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How to grow Amaryllis

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