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31 Mar 2026
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Steel vs. Aluminium Fruit Cages: Which is Best for Your Garden?

Fruit and vegetable cages are an essential structure for gardeners who value their produce and don't want it eaten by pests, but it can be difficult to know which to choose. In this steel vs. aluminium fruit cages guide, we'll help you decide which material is best for your garden. We'll take you through what a fruit cage actually is and why ...

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25 Mar 2026
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Guide to Butterfly Pest Control: Cabbage White Butterflies & How to Stop Them Ruining Your Brassicas

Are you struggling to keep your brassicas and other veggies healthy and pest-free? Cabbage white butterflies and their caterpillars could be running riot in your garden, keeping you from enjoying your produce. Read on for our butterfly pest control guide. Despite butterflies having a good reputation for pollinating our gardens, some species, like ...

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25 Mar 2026
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Polytunnel vs. Greenhouse vs. Cold Frame: Which is Best for Your Garden?

Whether you're a growing enthusiast or a slight novice, knowing what to use to protect your plants can be difficult — understandably, there are many options out there. So, welcome to the polytunnel vs. greenhouse vs. cold frame guide, where each one goes head-to-head. A Quick Overview… Greenhouses offer the most controlled growing ...

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2 Mar 2026
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A Gardener's Guide to Protecting Soft Fruit Crops As We Head Into Spring

Spring is in sight, one of the most exciting seasons for gardening, but frosts are still lingering, and pests are becoming active. If you're growing in your garden, you need to care for your produce, so here is our guide to protecting soft fruit crops. Soft fruit crops can be vulnerable in UK gardens, especially during late winter when the last ...

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19 Feb 2026
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How To Install Deer Netting: A Step-By-Step Professional Guide

Deer aren't the first animal that comes to mind when you think about potential threats to your garden plants, but (depending on where you live) they can be the biggest destroyers. That's why knowing how to install deer netting effectively is key for protecting your garden. Whether you've had trouble with deer getting into your vegetable patch ...

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16 Feb 2026
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The Ultimate Deer Netting Buying Guide

When it comes to choosing netting for your outdoor space, it can be difficult to determine the best for keeping deer out. That's why we've created the ultimate deer netting buying guide. Deer, especially in rural areas, have a habit of eating what isn't theirs. This can be particularly troublesome when they appear in gardens full of beautiful ...

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1 Feb 2026
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How to Deer-Proof Gardens 101

Have you got a problem with deer eating your flora? While the hoofed mammals are considered cute and whimsical, you probably don't think so when they're snacking on your favourite plants. To help, we've created a guide on how to deer-proof gardens. If you live in a semi-rural/rural area, you'll likely have frequent garden visits from deer. ...

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7 Jan 2026
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Top 10 Common Garden Pests & Diseases (& How to Spot Them)

If you're battling common garden pests and diseases, but don't know how to win, this guide is for you. We're here to help you spot the signs early, control, and prevent the problem from happening again. So, before your garden insects have a chance to multiply, let's get into it. In This Guide: How to Spot & Handle Common Garden Pests ...

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29 Nov 2025
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Your Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors for Strong Plants

Starting seeds indoors is a necessary task for those hoping for a successful harvest come spring and summer, while giving you a chance to get growing before the season fully begins. But how do you start seeds indoors? We'll cover it all in this guide. A Short Summary… Start most seeds 6–8 weeks before your last frost, ...

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11 Nov 2025
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Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Spring: A Guide for Beginners

Want to start growing your own produce, but don't know where to start? From the experts at William James & Co., we bring you the guide to preparing your vegetable garden for spring — beginners edition, so you can build a successful patch from scratch. Vegetable gardening isn't easy, but it is rewarding. To give yourself the best chance of a ...