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Wonderful Winter Garden Ideas

13 December 2010

Your garden needn’t be drab and dull during the cold winter months. Find out how to brighten up your winter garden using a variety of pots, planters and colourful seasonal plants. Winter Garden Ideas Use large brightly coloured pots to plant out winter plants. A bold blue pot will look fabulous filled with plants such as cyclamen [...]

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Great Grilling Recipes for Autumn Vegetables

22 November 2010

Just because the Autumn season is upon us, don’t pack away that barbeque grill just yet. With Autumn produce waiting to be sampled, this is one of the best times of year to grill those  vegetables and enjoy those tastes of autumn. You may even have an excess of produce in your garden that needs [...]

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Growing a Potted Vegetable Garden

4 October 2010

Some of us are blessed with wonderful and nutrient-filled soil for growing delicious vegetables and other outdoor treats! Unfortunately, some of us need to constantly work at making our soil even tolerable for what we would like to plant. For those that don’t have much outdoor space or for those that have very poor soil, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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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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 [...]

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