Geranium Rozanne is perfect for beginner gardeners because it offers months of vibrant blooms with minimal care, is highly resistant to pests and diseases, and thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade. It is my ABSOLUTE favourite perennial to grow in our garden! Gardening can be intimidating when you’re just […]
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Gardening can either be a labour of love or an exercise in frustration, especially when you’re constantly dealing with plant diseases and pests. For many gardeners, finding disease-resistant perennials that require minimal maintenance is the key to creating a beautiful, stress-free garden. Selecting low-maintenance plants that not only thrive but also fight off common garden
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I’ve always been captivated by roses, but when I first began growing them, I quickly learned that they can be quite high-maintenance. From black spot to powdery mildew and rust, caring for roses can sometimes feel like a full-time job. However, things took a positive turn when I discovered disease-resistant roses—especially those bred by David
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If you want your roses to truly thrive, the secret might just be in choosing the right companion plants for roses. Companion planting is a well-known gardening technique where different plants are grown together to improve growth, deter pests, and create a harmonious, thriving environment. By choosing the best companion plants for your roses, you
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Turning your garden into a haven for wildlife isn’t just a trend—it’s an essential move toward supporting biodiversity and offering refuge to species facing habitat loss. The beauty of creating a wildlife-friendly garden is that it doesn’t need to be complicated or require exotic, high-maintenance plants. In fact, some of the best plants for attracting
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Gardening in the UK can sometimes feel like a constant battle against the elements, but when your garden is also on the small side, that battle can feel even more intense. I’ve spent years wrestling with plants that simply refused to cooperate with my tiny patches of land, learned some hard lessons along the way,
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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 discovering those little-known gems—plants that
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If you’re anything like me, there’s something about browsing plants online that’s both exciting and a bit dangerous for the wallet! Honestly, I could spend hours (and more money than I’d like to admit) just scrolling through endless plant varieties and dreaming up new additions to my garden. And when it comes to buying plants
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed that gardening in the UK has become something of a challenge lately. One minute we’re basking in a mild spring, and the next, we’re dealing with scorching heatwaves or days of relentless rain. It’s a rollercoaster, isn’t it? Gone are the days of predictable weather patterns, and
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When it comes to gardening, soil is the foundation of everything you grow. It’s the lifeblood of your plants, providing the essential nutrients and support they need to thrive. But not all soil is created equal, and if you’re dealing with clay soil, you’ve probably already noticed that it comes with its own set of
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