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Hanging flower baskets: how to create a wow factor display

May 19, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Would you like to create show-stopping hanging flower baskets?  This guide has everything you need to help you plant an amazing display that looks good for months. Tips for stunning hanging flower baskets In this post we’ll cover tips and tricks on planting and caring for your hanging flower baskets.  I’ve also included a list of the best plants for hanging baskets to inspire your plant shopping. Are hanging baskets old ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Plants, small space gardening, Top Tips

20 of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots

April 28, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking to create wow factor in your hanging basket or container garden displays?  This list of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots has twenty fantastic varieties to help you do just that. Low maintenance outdoor hanging plants In this post I’ve listed lots of outdoor trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots that will give your containers oomph and help to increase their overall impact.  You’ll also ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: beginner gardening, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Garden, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening tools, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Plant care, Plant food, Plant pots, Planters, Plants, small space gardening

Win a bundle of patio plants from Thompson & Morgan

April 25, 2022 by Catherine 117 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Thompson & Morgan Welcome to a lovely spring plant giveaway! I've got a bundle of patio plants from Thompson & Morgan worth over £35 to give away to a lucky winner. This selection of flowering plants is perfect for giving your outdoor space a lift in spring and summer. Read on to find out more and enter the giveaway. Patio plants from Thompson & Morgan Thompson & ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: clematis, competition, container gardening, Flowering plants, fuschia, giveaway, Low-maintenance plants, Plants, Sunflower, Thompson & Morgan

Get your garden ready for spring and beyond with Hillier

April 13, 2022 by Catherine 53 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Hillier Garden Centres. Are you spending more time in the garden now that spring has arrived?  As the weather warms up and daylight hours increase, we naturally want to make the most of our outdoor spaces - but in reality after the winter months there’s usually some work to do before we can sit back and relax. If your garden is looking a bit neglected right now, there are lots of things ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Flowering plants, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, giveaway, Hillier, Plants, Shrubs, Spring

Spring flowers for pots: 30 easy plants to grow

March 1, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you ready to give your garden a boost with some spring flowers?  This list of the best spring flowers for pots is full of great ideas and tips to inspire you. We all tend to spend less times in our gardens in winter.   But when the weather starts to warm up in spring we start using our outdoor spaces more, so it’s only natural to want them to look good and fill us with joy.  Add to this the fact that many plants burst into ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Annuals, Bedding plants, beginner gardening, Climbing plants, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening tools, Low maintenance garden, Perennials, Plant pots, Plants, small space gardening, Spring

Best plants for winter hanging baskets

November 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

If you’re keen to make your garden look good in winter, one of the simplest ways to do it is to plant up some winter hanging baskets and pots.  This guide to the best plants for winter hanging baskets has a great range of plants to help you create a lovely winter display. What plants are best for hanging baskets in winter? In this post you'll find lots of plants for winter hanging baskets that will provide you with flowers or beautiful ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Bedding plants, container gardening, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Plants, small space gardening, Winter

Best winter plants for pots: 25 stunning low maintenance plants

November 9, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to perk up your garden this winter?  This guide to the best winter plants for pots has lots of gorgeous plant suggestions to inspire you. What are the best plants for winter pots? This post covers twenty five plants for winter pots that will give you a fabulous floral display or provide foliage and interest throughout the coldest months. There are also lots of tips on planting and caring for your winter containers so ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Annuals, Bedding plants, beginner gardening, Climbing plants, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Foliage plants, Garden tips, gardening, gardening tools, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Perennials, Plants, small space gardening, Winter

The best low maintenance plants for outdoor pots, and how to take care of them

March 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for advice on the best plants for outdoor pots? Whether you’re a beginner gardener who’d like to start small with plants in containers, or a seasoned pro who’s keen on planting outdoor pots, there’s lots here to inspire you. This post on the best plants for pots lists over 25 fantastic low maintenance plants for outdoor pots.  I’ve also included simple tips for taking care of your plants so that they thrive and provide ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Annuals, beginner gardening, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Garden, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening tools, Low maintenance garden, Perennials, Plant care, Plant food, Plant pots, Planters, Plants, small space gardening, Top Tips, Wildlife gardening

Flower gardening for beginners: 12 easy flowers to grow from seed

March 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to grow flowers from seed, but need a little help getting started?  This guide to twelve easy flowers to grow from seed has got you covered. Why grow flowers from seed? Growing flowers from seed is a great idea for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s much cheaper than buying plants.  A packet of flower seeds allows you to grow a large quantity of plants for a small initial investment.  When you buy a ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: beginner gardening, Flowering plants, Flowers, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening equipment, Gardening with children, growing from seed, Planting, Plants, Seeds, Top Tips, Wildlife gardening

The best flowers for bees, and easy ways to make your garden bee friendly

July 25, 2020 by Catherine 11 Comments

Is your garden popular with bees? If not, here are some easy ways to transform it into a bee friendly garden that these vital insects will love to visit. Why bees are important If you’re interested in gardening and nature, you’re probably aware that bees are in trouble, with numbers and species in quite dramatic decline.  What you might not be aware of is just how important bees are to us, and the planet in general. Native bees ...

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