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A windbreak is a barrier that is used to reduce the wind’s speed and direction in an exposed garden. The plants used to create a windbreak can be either evergreen or deciduous, depending on...
Christmas cactus, also known as Schlumbergera, is a tropical plant that is native to the rainforests of Brazil. These plants are known for their beautiful, showy blooms that come in a variety of colors,...
To create a perennial flower border with late summer colour in the UK, you can consider including the following plants: To create your border, you can start by preparing the soil by enriching it...
Banana plants, with their lush, tropical aura, can be a stunning addition to any UK garden. However, their tropical nature makes them vulnerable to the UK’s cold winters. To ensure their survival through the...
Lowering the soil pH in a alkaline soil to suit more plants As simple as it sounds adding acid will lower the soil pH in an alkaline or chalky soil The acid can come...
How can I stop the black spot on my roses? Black spot is a fungal disease, and the best way to stop it, or cut back on the effects it has on flowering is...
Chitting or sprouting potatoes is a fun activity to do. It is simply the process of forcing seed potatoes into growth before they are planted out. Benefits of the task: Although it is not...
It can be tricky planning to produce flowers in your garden for an event such as a wedding or birthday party so often it’s best to plan with flowers that have a long flowering...
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Perennial plants suitable for alkaline or chalky soils. With chalky soils not all plants are suitable for the alkaline conditions that chalky soil produce. So you can use plants suited or able to withstand...
