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A basket filled with dried Eryngium (Sea Holly) blooms, showcasing their spiky, purple-blue flowers against a rustic wooden background.
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Eryngium as a Dried Flower: How to Preserve Sea Holly Bloom

Eryngium, also known as Sea Holly, is not just a visual star in the garden; it’s an unsung hero in ...
A white tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) landing on a pink foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea) plant in a garden.
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The Top 5 Native Plants for Attracting Wonderful Wildlife

Turning your garden into a haven for wildlife isn’t just a trend—it’s an essential move toward supporting biodiversity and offering ...
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8 Essential Plants for Rewilding Your Garden and Boosting Biodiversity

Rewilding has become a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. As we become more aware of the impact ...

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Top 9 Rare Perennials from Crocus for Fabulous Gardens

If you’re anything like me, gardening is this wonderful mix of therapy, obsession, and creativity. I could spend hours wandering through the local garden centre or scrolling through pages online, always hunting for that next plant that’s going to bring something special to my garden. There’s just nothing quite like ...
Create a tranquil garden border with hydrangea, geranium, and gaura. Perfect for cottage or modern styles, bringing elegance and ease to your outdoor space.

The ‘Azure’ Border: A Symphony of Cool Hues with Hydrangea, Geranium, and Gaura

The beauty of a garden often lies in its simplicity, where carefully chosen plants work together in harmony to create ...
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Close-up of Geranium Rozanne flowers, showcasing vibrant violet-blue petals with delicate white centres and soft veining, set against lush green foliage.

Why Geranium Rozanne is the Perfect Plant for Beginner Gardeners

Geranium Rozanne is perfect for beginner gardeners not only because it offers months of vibrant blooms with minimal care, but ...
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Close up of a pink and green echinacea flower surrounded by other flowers and greenery. Echinacea Green Twister. Pink and green coneflower.

The Best 7 Low-Maintenance Flowers for Disease-Resistant Gardens

Gardening can either be a labour of love or an exercise in frustration, especially when you’re constantly dealing with plant ...
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A vibrant rose bush filled with pink and white blooms in a well-maintained garden, showcasing disease-resistant varieties flourishing with minimal care.

Best 5 Stunning Disease-Resistant Roses for Low-Maintenance Gardens

I’ve always been captivated by roses, but when I first began growing them, I quickly learned that they can be ...
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