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You might wonder what winter looks like when it comes to taking care of house plants. It might seem obvious that they need less water for example, but what can you do to optimize the health of your house plants during colder seasons? Some house plants are originally used to tropical conditions, so some extra care might be needed these days. We will help you out with some tips and tricks to take care of your (tropical) house plants during winter!
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These upcycling home trends with used furniture are a great way to spruce up furniture that you no longer want to use but don’t want to throw out. Upcycling can mean that you create something new for your home, something to sell, or for someone else. It helps minimize landfill and can be an environmentally friendly way to update your home and garden furnishings.
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Seeing squirrels in your garden can be terrific fun, and they are quite common in many areas, especially where there are plenty of trees. They will happily munch new shoots, berries, fungi, and many other things you might not want them to eat, so there are some protective measures you can take if you want to keep them off your plants and away from the bird feeders. Grey squirrels are common but red squirrels are now endangered. Here is how to welcome squirrels into your garden without them damaging your plants.
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In February, you can really sense that spring is just around the corner, with snowdrops and daffodils starting to appear and buds swelling on the trees. Please make the most of dry days with our top 15 gardening jobs for February.
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We offer beautiful houseplants to cheer up your interior in our garden centre. The money tree is one of our favourites at the moment. Find out all ins-and-outs about this remarkable houseplant.
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To design a Feng Shui garden, you will need to understand the principles of Feng Shui. We explain Feng Shui's principles and show you how to apply a layout, plants, and consider every area of your garden to ensure it becomes a haven of tranquillity and relaxation. Think of smooth flowing pathways, no straight edges, and lots of natural materials and vibes. A Feng Shui garden will fill your senses with uplifting and a delightful feeling of calm. Here are some tips to get started.
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Life can be tough for birds in winter. There’s less food around, and at the same time, they need to eat more to keep warm. To maintain their energy level, you can support your garden birds. Don't let garden birds suffer in winter; make your garden their favourite spot to stop by for dinner. We can help our garden birds get through the cold months by putting out the right sort of food. We show you what kind of food different garden birds need.
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If you’re thinking of planting a hedge, it’s well worth considering deciduous shrubs. Deciduous shrubs are easy to grow and need an occasional trim. Deciduous hedging plants often have beautiful flowers and berries that attract wildlife to the garden, contributing to biodiversity. Many shrubs have fabulous autumn foliage, too. So, what are you waiting for, here are six of our favourite deciduous hedging plants.
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Find our top 5 plants for the home office to make your room the ideal place to be motivated, productive, and efficient. Houseplants bring so much to a room, not just aesthetically but also as they clear the air of common toxins and give you something to feel responsible for as you nurture it, so your plant thrives. There are many to choose from, but specifically for the home office, here are our top picks.
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Here are 7 ways to style your home office. Working from home is here to stay, and we all work better when we’re in pleasant surroundings. Turn your home office into a welcoming, inspiring place with these top tips.
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It’s time to start cleaning up your garden tools so they are just like brand new to start off the gardening new year again. It is important to keep your tools and other garden accessories clean to ensure they don’t spread any pests or diseases in your garden. It is easy to do and can even fill some time up over the winter months until the weather warms up and it’s time to sow more seeds.
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This month, as part of Veganuary, many of us are trying to adopt a more vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. To help, we’ve put together a few tips on being more vegan in the way we garden.
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