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- 7 Dec 2020
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Plant Fertilising - The Ins & Outs of Feeding Plants
When we see a home lush with indoor plants, a beautiful garden full of flowers or a vegetable patch yielding prize-winning produce we don't see all the work that has gone into preparing the ground, nurturing the soil, planting plans, watering and feeding.
Plant fertilising is a vital part of healthy plants - so where, in the full cycle of ...
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- 26 Nov 2020
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Growing Vegetables in Pots: What, When & How To Grow Container Veg
Whether you’ve only got a patio or balcony, there are plenty of options when it comes to growing vegetables in pots. So even if you don’t have a garden, you can harvest a range of tasty veg from your own outside space. Growing vegetables in pots is becoming more and more popular as people appreciate the flexibility and extra growing space it ...
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- 5 Nov 2020
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Top Gardening Picks for Brilliant Christmas Gifts
With the first frosts hitting the garden, our thoughts have turned to the gifts we might buy our loved ones this Christmas. As you know, we have a wide range of products for sale on our website. So, this week our team have picked their favourite products from the WM James shop that are popular at Christmas, and that we feel make fantastic gardening ...
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- 1 Oct 2020
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Growing Winter Vegetables: A Guide to Planting In Winter
Don't miss out on fresh homegrown produce this winter! Master the art of winter gardening and learn when to plant winter vegetables with WM James
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- 23 Sept 2020
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Crop Rotation Charts & Examples for Beginner Green Thumbs
A crop rotation chart is like a secret map that helps you planning out your garden for the upcoming season.
By rotating crops, you can maximise space and prevent diseases from infecting your plants, resulting in a healthier and more productive garden.
Follow along as we break down the basics of crop rotation and provide some examples to get you ...
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- 21 Aug 2020
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4 Insider Tips For Vegetable Garden Planting Success
There’s been a recent trend in people growing fruit and vegetables in their outdoor spaces. The great thing about growing your own fruit and vegetables is that it’s easy to get started and you can save money on grocery bills. However, it doesn’t always go to plan. Follow these vegetable garden planting tips to ensure you get a good, healthy ...
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Vegetable Garden Not Producing? Try These Solutions
One of the great things about vegetable gardening is that you can plant and harvest all year round. From cauliflower and carrots in January to spinach and beans in July. However, it can be disheartening if your vegetable garden is not producing after putting in a lot of hard work.
If you’re having problems, fear not. We’ve racked our ...
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- 10 Jul 2020
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Our Guide to Choosing the Best Garden Netting Mesh for Your Project
Take a look at our guide to choosing the best garden netting & most suitable mesh size. Whether it's plant protection or garden security, WM James has you covered. Find out more.
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- 22 May 2020
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Surprising Uses for Egg Shells
Surprising uses for Egg Shells
Next time you crack an egg ready to cook don’t be so quick to throw the shell away. Not only do eggs have multiple uses, but their shells are quite handy too!Compost
The shells themselves are packed full of essential nutrients such as calcium which are beneficial to your plants, as such they are great to use ...
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- 24 Apr 2020
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7 Homemade Weed Killers
If you need a cost effective way of keeping your garden weed free, then these remedies use things you can find around your house.
1. Boiling Water
Boiling water is an extremely effective weed killer, even more effective than many of weed killers that can be bought in stores. All you need to do is heat up water until it is boiling then carefully ...