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These sustainable upcycling garden activities will help to give you some inspiration for reusing and recycling some of your household or garden items that you might otherwise throw away. It can be really satisfying to upcycle old goods and can also help to add your own personality into the garden. As well as reducing waste, you can personalize items and make some extraordinary new things for your garden. Upcycling can be a lovely activity to do on your own or with kids.
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For genuinely spectacular flowers in September, the houseplant Strelitzia takes some beating. With its tufts of flaming orange petals, like the head of a fabulous exotic bird, it’s easy to see why it’s called the bird of paradise plant or the crane flower. Big blue-grey leaves, like those of the banana plant, add to the tropical appeal of this striking plant. Native to South Africa, Strelitzias usually flower in spring and summer, although indoor-grown plants may produce flowers at any time of year.
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Our top 5 spring bulbs to order now will give your garden some pizazz next year, and as ever when gardening, it is always good to look to the seasons ahead allowing your bulbs and plants the time to store nutrients and get ready to bloom at just the right time of year. Try these for the perfect colour next spring.
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Want a quick way to feel better? Get yourself a houseplant or two. A recent Japanese study showed that taking a 3-minute break from your computer screen to care for or just look at a plant can help to reduce your pulse rate and anxiety levels. Being around plants, even if it’s just a cactus on a desk, reminds us of nature and the outdoors, connecting us to a healthier way of life. Find out anything about three houseplants that are good for your health.
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‘That plant really needs cutting back.’ How often have you looked at your garden and said those words? It can be hard to know what to cut back, when, and how much to chop, so here are a few tips for pruning shrubs, trees, and perennials.
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Make an upcycled tire hanging flower planter with ease and make it into something extraordinary for your garden. Upcycling has so many benefits from reducing waste and landfill to being able to add a stamp of your own personality in your garden or on your allotment. Various things can be done to add colour and, of course, your favourite plants, so here are tips to help you make the most of your old tires.
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With their tall, elegant spires of purple or white flowers, foxgloves bring shady borders to life in early summer. The foxglove is one of those wildflowers that has made itself at home in our gardens, and it’s easy to see why. Loved by pollinators, especially bumblebees, this low-maintenance beauty will self-seed gently around your garden, creating an aura of cottage garden charm.
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Looking for some tips for taking your pet on holiday? Having your beloved pet with you on holiday can make your trip extra special. Whether you're going to a foreign country or rather staying close to home this year, always make sure your pet stays safe. Have the best time together by following a few simple tips.
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It's not too late to plant vegetables and herbs in August, even though it is summer, and you may already have an abundance of crops. It is actually quite easy to grow at this time of year, as long as you know which plants will grow in the heat of the summer. The key to planting at this time of year is water, especially in particularly dry weather, and there are plenty of vegetables that you can grow to extend the growing season for as long as possible, meaning you get to enjoy homegrown crops for much longer. Here are some of our suggestions for what you can plant now.
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Want to boost your creativity and feel good too? Research shows that simply being around plants can improve your creativity by over 40%. With working from home here to stay, we’ve come up with our five top plants to enhance your home office.
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Think about creating a dry garden to help save on water, effort, and still have a beautiful space, great for pollinators. It has become much more popular due to the current changing climate. This style of gardening helps to reduce the need for irrigation and can be useful for areas that do not have a good water supply, but where to start? This guide will help you on your way.
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It is really easy to start growing dazzling Dahlias. They’ve seen a huge comeback over recent years, with many more people growing all kinds of varieties in the garden and on the allotment. The many types and colours mean there really is a Dahlia for everyone, and you can pick from various shapes, colours, and sizes. Not to forget, they are one of the most popular flowers on social media.
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