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Weeping Willow Golden Willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) Willows have been used for centuries to stabilise riverbanks, railway embankments, drainage ditches, and other vulnerable banks. Among the most effective species for this purpose are...
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Using Coffe grounds in the garden Coffee grounds are often promoted as a garden miracle, but the reality is more nuanced. Used correctly, they can be very helpful; used carelessly, they can cause problems....
Fruiting buds or sprurs on apple tree Fruiting Buds in Apple Trees: How to Identify Them and Encourage More Fruit Understanding fruiting buds is one of the most important skills in pruning apple trees....
Pollination of Pear Trees: Why It Matters for Fruit Production Pear trees are often generous with blossoms in spring, yet many gardeners are disappointed when little or no fruit follows. One of the most...
GardenAdvice Garden Border Design Software Bringing New Borders to Life with Expert-Guided AI Designing or renovating a garden border can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right plants, visualising how they will work together, and ensuring...
Click video to start Pruning an apple tree doesn’t have to be complicated. The aim is simple: create a balanced, open structure that allows light and air to move freely through the tree, while encouraging the...
Viburnum tinus is a popular evergreen shrub in many UK gardens, valued for its glossy leaves and clusters of winter flowers. However, in recent years it has become increasingly prone to pests and stress...
Creating a wildflower meadow is one of the most rewarding projects you can take on in your garden. It adds seasonal beauty, boosts biodiversity and supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators. This guide sets...
If you’ve ever noticed small yellow or brown patches appearing across your lawn—often in irregular, circular shapes—it’s likely the result of pet urine. High concentrations of nitrogen and salts in urine, particularly from dogs,...
A Holly-Specific Garden Solution If you’ve got holly or other evergreen trees and shrubs in your garden, you’ll know the problem well—those tough, waxy leaves that don’t rot down easily and seem to blow...
