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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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New research shows gardening ‘makes children happy and teaches new skills

29 June 2010

Time spent gardening at school can improve your child’s happiness as well as boosting their development.
Research commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society looked at 1,300 teachers in 10 schools and found that when a school encouraged children to participate in gardening activities they became more confident, resilient, healthier and their readiness to learn also improved [...]

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Vertical gardening – find out how to create a living wall

17 June 2010

Living walls are fast becoming one of the most stylish and contemporary ways to fill gaps and cover unsightly spaces in small gardens. This year at the Chelsea flower show many designers presented vertical gardens showing how a small garden can become a fabulous haven of bright colours and natural beauty.
It is true that vertical [...]

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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 – This plant can [...]

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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 of energy for [...]

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Garden Maintenance – 20 gardening activities that can be done in 20 minutes or less.

31 March 2010

At Jacks Garden Store we offer gardening advice and simple tips on how to make gardening more fun! I have compiled a great list of garden maintenance tasks that can be completed in 20 minutes or less. Now that the nights are becoming lighter if you work full-time or spend all day looking after the [...]

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Small Garden ideas

30 March 2010

Having a small garden does not mean that your outdoor space can only be a concrete yard or small rectangle of lawn. Some of the most creative and beautiful gardens I have ever visited have been compact yet full of enchantment thanks to careful planning and design.
You can make the most of whatever outdoor space [...]

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10 Easiest vegetables to grow

15 March 2010

Growing your own vegetables is so satisfying!
Not only do you get to taste food that is 100 times better than anything you can purchase in a supermarket but you will be saving money and doing your bit for the environment.
I have compiled a list of the easiest vegetables to grow to get you started.

French [...]

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How to use trellis in your garden

25 February 2010

Trellis allows you to grow climbing plants which are a great feature in any garden big or small. They can add depth and cover old fencing or help to create different areas within your garden. They also provide privacy which can be highly beneficial especially in built up areas.
How to
The best way to grow climbing [...]

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Reduce your carbon footprint – How your garden can help

5 February 2010

Recently the media has been full of stories about our carbon footprint. We all need to work together in reducing each one in order to reduce the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What is your carbon footprint?
Essentially a carbon footprint is the measurement of all of our activities which have an impact on the [...]

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