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The best wildflowers for bees

Bees are easily drawn to the bright colour, sweet-smell, and moreish taste of wildflowers. Whilst this may attract them initially, the main thing that matters is that they get their share of nectar to fuel their busy lifestyles. We’ve picked just a few of their favourites that you can plant in your garden to make them absolutely buzzing to be there!

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7 ways to help garden wildlife this winter

The winter is a time when we slow down and spend more time enjoying the warmth of indoors. Meanwhile, the local wildlife in the area surrounding your house is as busy as ever. Birds, hedgehogs, and squirrels (to name a few) are looking for food and somewhere to call home for the cold months ahead. Therefore, there has never been a better time to give them a helping hand and make their life a bit easier!

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Can wildflowers grow in shade?

We all strive to create the most beautiful garden within the space available to us. However, most gardens have areas shaded from the sun, causing them to struggle to flourish as well as others. In situations like this, we advise planting gorgeous woodland wildflowers since they grow incredibly well in the shade!

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Can wildflowers grow in clay soil?

Successfully growing anything in clay soil can be difficult and often leaves most people scratching their heads. However, did you know many species of wildflowers love clay soil? So, instead of digging up your garden soil and replacing it, why not try adding wildflowers for a delightful display of colour that also gives bees and pollinators more food?

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The best grass seed for kids and pets

It comes as no surprise that allowing your kids and pets to do what they please in your garden will leave your lawn looking tired. Especially when your dog is constantly digging it up and doing zoomies while your kids are running wild. Here’s some advice to help you choose the best grass seed for kids and pets and to give your garden the energy it needs to keep up!

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Is it too late to sow grass seed?

Now that we are on the edge of winter after a reasonably mild autumn, you may have some wear and tear on your lawn. Especially, after this year’s welcome spells of hot weather that encouraged more activity in the garden! This blog post will help you decide if it’s too late to sow now and what you should be aware of before you begin.

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Can I sow grass seed in September?

As summer draws to a close you may be thinking that the opportunity to sow grass seed has passed and you will have to wait until next spring to achieve your dream lawn, right? Wrong! You can sow grass seed in September and it might even produce better results!

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10 Wildflowers that grow in shade

Just because your garden has shade doesn’t mean it has to be dull! Some wildflowers love to grow in the shade and can add a burst of colour to areas where nothing seems to grow. So, rather than settling for the bare, bland and boring - add some wildflowers to your shaded spots and make them shine again!

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10 wildflowers that grow on clay soil

When it comes to getting anything to grow on clay soil, you might have given up - but not all hope is lost, as plenty of wildflowers can thrive on clay soil and produce beautiful blooms! So, rather than fight it, you can go for a colourful solution that saves you spending hours trying to figure out what to do with your troublesome soil.

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What spreader setting should I use? Westland, Scotts, MiracleGro & more

Spreaders are a great way to ensure even coverage while overseeding or sowing a new lawn so you can avoid patchiness. They are also extremely helpful for applying lawn food or fertiliser to help minimise fertiliser burn, and to make sure all areas receive the same amount product.

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