1. How to grow your own beetroot

    How to grow your own beetroot

    Beetroot are easy to grow and have a wide variety of uses. They also have a long season if follow on sowings are made regularly. Choose a sunny site with well cultivated soil and plant between March and July for the best results.
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  2. How to grow your own asparagus

    How to grow your own asparagus

    Asparagus will grow best in an open and sunny site, but will just about deal with dappled shade if you don’t have the luxury of constant sun. It’ll grow in most soil types, but you should aim for a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. If you’ve got particularly acidic soil then it’s probably worth giving it some lime before...
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  3. How to grow your own celeriac

    How to grow your own celeriac

    Celeriac is easier to grow than its sibling celery and provides an interesting vegetable for autumn and winter. With a mild celery flavour, celeriac can be cooked or used raw in salads. Choose ground that has been well dug and has had well-rotted manure or garden compost added. Sow the celeriac seeds in March/April when the threat of harsh frosts...
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  4. How to create your own organic garden

    How to create your own organic garden

    There are many benefits to organic gardening for not only the gardener, but for wildlife and the environment too. This is especially true when growing your own vegetables and fruit. Simply put, organic gardening means growing and cultivating plants without relying on synthetic or chemical products for pest control, weeding, or fertilisation. Many of us already use very few chemicals...
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  5. How to grow your own broccoli

    How to grow your own broccoli

    Choose ground where other brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, turnips and mustard) have not been growing for at least two years. You can also grow Broccoli on an area where a previous crop has been cleared and the ground has not been dug over so that it is already firm. Alkaline soil is better than acidic soil, because this reduces...
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  6. Get started with grow your own

    Get started with grow your own

    There is nothing more satisfying than sitting down to a meal where one or more of the ingredients have been produced from your own garden or allotment. As soon as dinner is served, every moment of hard work and effort that goes into growing your own is immediately rewarded. Once your freezer and store room are full, why not get...
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  7. How to water your garden

    How to water your garden

    We know it’s often hard to remember, but summer does occasionally make an appearance in the UK. Your garden can still flourish and look beautiful during warmer weather conditions with a little planning and careful maintenance. Here are our top tips for conserving water and using water responsibly while caring for your garden in the summer.
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  8. How to repair your lawn after winter

    How to repair your lawn after winter

    It is quite normal for lawns to look jaded after the wet and cold winter weather; there may be yellow and brown patches and the grass will have grown at different lengths. If the winter has been cold and dry, levels of light throughout the season will mean the damage is not too bad but if the winter is cloudy...
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  9. How to prune roses

    How to prune roses

    There are over 100 species and thousands of cultivars of roses, but one thing they all have in common is the need for a bit of light pruning now and again. Simple pruning helps to promote vigorous growth and ensures plenty of colourful flowers. Pruning roses can be moderately difficult, especially if you’re dealing with an unknown species or particular...
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  10. How to make the best compost

    How to make the best compost

    If you’re struggling to get good results in your garden, then DIY garden compost could be a secret weapon. Making your own compost can save you money too, – great if you’re gardening on a budget – and it’s completely organic. Here are our tips on creating a DIY heap.
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  11. How to lay turf

    How to lay turf

    Creating your own lawn from scratch is easy. By choosing excellent quality turf and undertaking the right preparations, you'll be enjoying a beautiful green lawn in no time.
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  12. How to keep your garden safe and secure

    How to keep your garden safe and secure

    Whilst gardens aren’t necessarily the first place that you think of as burglary targets, garden theft isn’t uncommon. There can be a lot of expensive equipment lying around and there’s less risk of thieves bumping into anyone! Most household insurance policies only offer limited cover for garden-related items, so it’s important to secure your garden against theft. Fortunately, there are...
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