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Gardening Essentials

The advantages of using a Raised Bed in your garden

1 September 2010

Instead of growing plants at ground level you can also grow different plants in a raised bed. A raised bed is simply an area of soil that is higher than the surrounding level of soil. You can purchase a ready-made raised bed which is often called a planter or alternatively you can build your own [...]

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Grow your own organic food in a raised bed

28 July 2010

You can grow your own organic food in a raised bed or planter. It doesn’t matter if your garden is large or small this type of garden container enables you to grow anything you like practically anywhere you like!
Raised beds are not a new concept but have become increasingly popular with people across the country. [...]

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Blooming beautiful – Increase your flowers blooming potential

27 July 2010

Beautiful flowers make your garden look fabulous during spring and the summer. A flowerless garden can often look dull and without life or energy. Read this article to find out how you can increase your flowers bloom, encourage more flowers and increase the longevity of your plants bloom.
Watering plants
During a hot summer most gardeners think [...]

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July Gardening Jobs and Greenhouse tasks

13 July 2010

Here is my quick guide to all of the gardening jobs you need to do this month. I have broken it down into simple categories which include greenhouse jobs, fruit and veg tasks, flowers and other small chores around the garden which will keep your garden looking fabulous!
Greenhouse jobs

Repot any plants that are becoming pot [...]

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Prevent birds eating your tomatoes

6 July 2010

Home grown fruit and veg tastes so much better than shop bought produce. In the UK there has been an upsurge in people growing their own fruit and vegetables in their gardens or greenhouses as they grow tired of the poor offerings by the major supermarkets. If you have started growing your own food you [...]

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Watering your lawn during a drought

2 July 2010

Is your lawn suffering in the drought?
British lawns across the country are looking dry and brown thanks to the current lack of rain and an invasion of bugs.
In some areas hose pipe bans and restrictions have already been put into place meaning that unless you find alternative methods to water your garden your lawn will [...]

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5 of the best spring bulbs

1 July 2010

If you want to garden to look glorious next spring now is the time to start thinking about what spring bulbs you should buy now ready to plant in the autumn. The bulbs can be planted in your flower beds, planters or raised beds ready for the following spring.
Top five spring bulbs.
1. Fritillaria Raddeana
A tall [...]

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Go Green whilst watering your garden – Eco-friendly watering ideas

24 June 2010

At Jacks Garden Store we are an Eco-friendly bunch! We are always looking to share new ideas and tips on how to take care of your garden and environment. Today we will look at watering your garden.
Now that the summer has finally arrived and we are receiving some long awaited good weather our gardens may [...]

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A few facts about beans…..

17 May 2010

If you love to grow your own fruit and vegetables, now is the time to sow your beans! In May the weather is perfect for sowing your runner bean and French beans. Beans are susceptible to the frost so waiting until May should guarantee the right weather conditions for your beans to flourish.
French beans prefer [...]

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How to water your garden – The right way!

5 May 2010

If you want to see your garden in full bloom this season or enjoy wonderful fresh home grown vegetables you must ensure that you regularly water your garden correctly. Leaving the watering down to the weather is not enough; your plants cannot rely solely on rain if you want them to truly flourish.
There are several [...]

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