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How to save your wildflower seed
There’s nothing quite like seeing your wildflower meadow in bloom and picking your favourites, so for this to happen every year you'll need to seed save.
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How long does it take wildflowers to grow?
If you have recently sown wildflowers, we bet you can’t wait to see them burst into bloom and bring some vibrant colour to your garden! But how long does it take wildflowers to grow, and just when will you see that flourish of flowers finally appear?
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When can I sow wildflower seed?
The best time to sow wildflower seeds is in autumn and spring. Sowing in autumn will bring spring blooms and sowing in spring will bring late summer blooms.
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6 tips for creating a hedgehog friendly garden
Hedgehogs are cute little creatures, and even though we don’t often see them, they are on the move every night, exploring and foraging in our gardens for food. Below, we share some helpful tips for creating a hedgehog friendly garden to give one of the UK’s most-loved nocturnal adventurers an easier livelihood.
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How to create a wildflower meadow
Wildflower meadows are not only easy to sow and grow, but also bring a vibrant burst of colour and amazing variety to your garden beds and borders – not to mention a hive of activity from busy bees and butterflies. So, keep reading for our useful guide on how to create a wildflower meadow!
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How do I get rid of leatherjackets?
Ah leatherjackets in your lawn, the lawn-lovers arch enemy. These pesky pests will make their way into your lawn almost without you noticing – until random yellow dead patches appear in your lawn!
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How to fix a dead lawn
Fixing a lawn that looks worn out after a harsh winter or drought-stricken summer can seem like a a huge chore. However, you will be delighted to hear that if you keep reading, you will find some expert advice and helpful tips on how to fix a dead lawn, and bring it back to life in no time!
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How long does grass take to grow?
Most grass seed will sprout within 10 days of being sown – if sown in the correct conditions for growth. This means sowing when temperatures are 10 degrees and above, with good weather forecast for the following two weeks. Keep reading for some helpful advice and the answer to the common question - "how long does grass take to grow".
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Why isn’t my grass growing?
There is nothing more disappointing than sowing a new lawn and waiting for those first green shoots to pop up, only for nothing to happen at all!
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How long does grass take to grow UK?
Whether you are sowing a new lawn or overseeding an existing one, seeing those first green shoots pop up is a welcoming and rewarding sign of a job well done. But how long does grass seed take to grow in the UK?