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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

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

March 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

wilko hanging plant pot

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

Summer garden makeover ideas with T J Hughes

July 10, 2018 by Catherine 1 Comment

T J Hughes window box with saucer

Aren’t we having the most glorious summer at the moment?  I’m writing this post with the windows open and the sun streaming in, and I’m thinking I really must sort out some shade for my laptop screen so that I can write out in the garden.  I’m desperate to make the most of the season when it’s so glorious out there - particularly after the extra-long cold start we had to the year! Spending more time outdoors in the garden always gives me a little ...

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Great gardening ideas with wilko

May 16, 2018 by Catherine 4 Comments

wilko hanging plant pot

So, spring is finally underway and we’re all starting to enjoy more time in the garden.  Are you planning any projects to spruce up your outdoor space? My list of garden jobs seems to be getting longer every day; I’ve got borders to tidy up, seeds to sow, a lawn to revive, a shed to paint, and a whole allotment to reclaim from the weeds.  We're going to be busy! To help me tackle my to do list, I’ve been checking out the range of garden and ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Containers, Crops, Flowers, Fruit, Garden, gardening, gardening equipment, Home, Outdoors, Plant support, Planters, Planting, Plants, Reviews, tomatoes, Top Tips, Vegetables, Wilko

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