Bulbs
How to grow Bulbs in Pots
Growing Bulbs in Pots and Containers If you have a patio, a balcony, a front step, or a windowsill, you should grow…
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Bulbs
Bulbs
How to Grow Bulbs
Spring bulbs are among the most forgiving things you can grow. Plant most at two to three times their own height, tulips deeper and later, and even a bulb planted late beats one left in its bag.
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Bulbs
How to Plant Daffodils In The Green
Learn how to plant wild daffodils in the green for faster establishment and beautiful naturalised spring displays. Discover why Narcissus pseudonarcissus ‘Lobularis’ is perfect for lawns, meadows and woodland gardens, plus expert growing tips for long-lasting results.
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Bedding
How to Grow Cosmos
Cosmos are the easiest cut flowers you can grow. Plant our hardened-off plugs after the last frost, give them sun and poor soil — seriously, don't feed them — and they'll flower from July until October. Pinch out the tips early for bushy plants covered in blooms, then cut for the vase as often as you like. The more you pick, the more they flower. This guide covers planting, pinching, deadheading, container growing, and a month-by-month calendar to keep you on track all season.
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Growing Sweet Peas in Pots: The Complete Guide to Containers, Watering & Care
Sweet peas thrive in pots if you get the basics right. This guide covers everything specific to container growing — pot size and depth, the ideal compost mix, how often to water (more than you'd think), when to feed, and why picking regularly is the secret to flowers all summer long.
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How to Grow Sweet Peas
Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are hardy annual climbers in the legume family, reaching 1.5–2m on simple supports and flowering from June until…
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