Now that the clocks have gone back, the nights have started turning a little colder and those last not-so-red tomatoes in your greenhouse don’t taste nearly as good as they did a few months back, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about cleaning up your garden and getting it ready for winter. By...
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No doubt, hands down, the most time-consuming part of growing in containers or achieving the perfect lawn is the watering. During the peak of summer you may need to water your containers twice a day, as even with a water retaining granules/soil, they’ll dry out pretty fast. However, we’ve picked up a few tips...
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Spring is just around the corner, we’re still seeing a little light frost in the morning but the sun is starting to shine and it won’t be long till winter is a distant memory…  That also means your local garden centre is going to start getting busy, car boots will be packed with newly...
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A good garden always starts with good soil. Since most garden soils in the UK have some limitations in terms of their pH balance, drainage, nutrient content and a whole host of other factors, the soil in your garden alone is usually a little less than perfect for planting. New build properties can be...
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You can grow almost anything in a container, from Herbs and Tomatoes to Fuchsia and Marigolds. Gardening in containers and pots gives you the ability to plant in good quality fertilized soil, experiment with colour, brighten up a concrete/paved back yard area, move your garden with the sun and raise your garden to a...
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Hanging baskets look great in any setting and you’ll be surprised by the difference they can make to an otherwise dull brick wall. There’s no better way of bringing some outdoor colour to eye level and one of the best things about them is that you don’t even need a garden. You also don’t have...
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At Lazy Susan we love gardening, it’s one of the reasons we started Lazy Susan. And plant-wise, when it comes to our favorite season, you simply can’t beat springtime. Spring flowers are beautiful and fragrant, while springtime brings with it a renewal of plant life after the frost and snow of winter. It is a...
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