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Can I use sawdust as mulch?

Posted byby Daniel
26/04/2021

If you do a lot of woodworking you will inevitably be left with a lot of sawdust and maybe thinking of useful ways to reuse that sawdust. We would all…

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What to grow in a greenhouse in winter

Posted byby Daniel
17/10/2020

We have all wondered before about what plants will grow in a greenhouse in a UK winter. Note for this article we are talking about unheated greenhouses. If you plan…

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How to mulch carrots for winter

Posted byby Daniel
15/10/2020

How to mulch carrots for winter Everyone who has grown their own carrots before will know just how delicious they are. But not many gardeners know they can grow winter…

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Winter vegetables to grow in pots

Posted byby Daniel
12/10/2020

Everyone would love a steady supply of fresh homegrown vegetables over the winter but think it impossible to grow their own. Well, fear not, even when the nights are drawing…

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Can you grow potatoes in winter?

Posted byby Daniel
12/10/2020

The short answer is yes; you can grow potatoes in winter here in the UK. To grow potatoes in winter you need to select the right varieties and grow them…

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Best Cold Frames

Posted byby Daniel
11/09/2020

A cold frame can be a useful tool for gardeners, allowing you to extend your growing season at both ends of the year. They are incredibly helpful for UK gardeners…

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How to change your soils pH level

Posted byby Daniel
09/07/2020

The pH of the soil is the value given to how acidic or alkaline your soil is. If you can remember back to high school science pH is on a…

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Best Garden Forks

Posted byby Daniel
12/06/2020

If you have flower beds or are working on a vegetable garden, a garden fork is an essential tool every amateur or experienced gardener needs. One may be forgiven for…

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Best Cordless Strimmer

Posted byby Daniel
10/06/2020

A cordless strimmer can be used for garden maintenance such as tidying lawn borders, trimming tall grass, tackling overgrowth, and getting in those hard-to-reach areas where wires would usually hold…

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Best Soil Testing Kit

Posted byby Daniel
10/06/2020

As all keen gardeners know, it’s not always easy getting those damn plant to grow. Sometimes it feels like no matter what you do, you can never quite achieve the…

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