From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Jacks Guide to reviving your garden – Getting ready for the summer

27 April 2010

With spring in full swing now is the time to get back out in your garden and get it ready for the summer months. After suffering one of the coldest winters on record your garden will have been affected far more than in previous winters. Top 10 tips 1. Most shrubs and small trees should [...]

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5 Easy to grow plants that will give you beautiful borders.

26 April 2010

Beginners gardening tips If you are new to this gardening malarkey you’ll want to get to grips with making your garden look attractive with the least amount of difficulty. I’ve compiled a list of easy to rear attractive plants that will add beauty to your garden. Top 5 plants for beginners. 1. Cotoneaster Horizontalis – [...]

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Enhance your garden with a garden arch

22 April 2010

Garden Arches can be used to add height to a garden design. A garden arch will look great in any garden be it large or small. Location When deciding where to place an arch in your garden you might want to consider using it at the entry point to your garden, patio or decking area. [...]

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How to choose the right garden furniture.

21 April 2010

Whether you planning to entertain outdoors for a large number of people or are simply looking for a place to sit and relax with a loved one, choosing the right garden furniture can sometimes be rather difficult as there are so many designs and styles to choose from. Here at Jacks Garden Store we have [...]

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Why are bees good for your garden?

15 April 2010

Find out the benefits bees bring to your garden and learn how you can attract more. Bees are by far are the best natural pollinators and without these little buzzing creatures there would be far fewer flowers, fruits and vegetables in this world! Why do bees visit your plants? Nectar – Is the main source [...]

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Should you keep chickens?

13 April 2010

Keeping chickens in your garden is a fast growing trend in the  UK. Over the past decade the price and taste of fruit, vegetables and eggs have changed enormously. Today the eggs and so called fresh produce found in the supermarket is far more expensive and taste much worse than it used to. If you [...]

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Simple tips on growing your own indoor herb garden

6 April 2010

Contrary to popular belief you can grow herbs indoors and they will taste just as fabulous as if they were grown outdoors. Home grown herbs taste so much better than shop bought herbs and there is no comparison in the taste of freshly grown herbs to dried herbs which offer a bland alternative. Growing herbs [...]

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