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- 3 Feb 2025
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Top 10 Gardening Jobs for March: 2025 Edition
After a long, cold, and frosty winter, March is finally here, which brings with it spring, the season of new beginnings (and new plants)! If you're like us and can't wait to get back into your garden but have no idea where to start, here's our top 10 gardening jobs for March.
In This Guide:
Your March Garden Checklist
1) Plant Bare-Root Trees
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- 27 Jan 2025
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How to Get Rid of Patio Weeds: Easy DIY Solutions
If you love sitting out on your patio but get distracted by ugly weeds every time, this is your sign to address the problem once and for all. We're going to tell you exactly how to get rid of patio weeds without damaging your landscape along the way.
In This Guide:
The Problem With Patio Weeds
5 DIY Methods for Killing Weeds Organically
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- 24 Dec 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Root Vegetables: Tips & Tricks for a Successful Harvest
If you're new to gardening or haven't yet dipped your toes into the world of root veggie growing, stop here. Let us convince you that growing root vegetables is a great way to improve your gardening skills and get familiar with the processes.
WM James will give you information, advice, and tips on growing root veggies in your garden, allotment, or ...
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- 17 Dec 2024
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How to Get Rid of Blackfly: Tips on Protecting Your Plants From Aphids
Have you noticed any deformities in your plants recently? Are they not growing as well as usual? Or, have you been seeing ants climbing up and down your crops? That sounds like it could be blackfly. If you want to learn how to get rid of blackfly, WM James has some tips to help you.
Rest assured, your plants are in safe hands.
So, if you're not ...
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- 5 Dec 2024
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How to Grow Blueberries from Seed in 8 Simple Steps
Thinking about dabbling in home-grown fruit? Blueberries are a great choice for UK gardeners! If you want to know how to grow blueberries so they’re plump and delicious, our guide has everything you need.
Not only do blueberries add some diversity to our diets, but the shrub itself is actually a lovely addition to your garden. From the foliage ...
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- 29 Nov 2024
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How to Prune Buddleia: A Step-By-Step Guide
Have you been neglecting your buddleia? Or perhaps it’s your first time growing this beautiful plant? Our easy step-by-step guide on how to prune buddleia will show you just how simple it is to keep your buddleia looking its best.
If you’ve let your butterfly bush run a little riot, you’ll notice it doesn’t look as neat as those nicely ...
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- 1 Nov 2024
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How to Grow Beetroot At Home: From Seed to Harvest
Beetroots are among the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden, and the rewards are unmatched. If you, too, want to join in on the fun and grow your own delicious beets, here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow beetroot from seed to harvest.
Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, beets are deliciously sweet in flavour and are great in a ...
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- 25 Oct 2024
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How to Grow & Prune Rambling Roses: A Complete Guide
While only blooming once a year, rambling roses can be a pretty impressive addition to a garden, giving it a cottage-country look. We’ve got a quick and easy guide on how to grow and prune rambling roses to help you maintain a flourishing and beautiful display of these climbing plants.
Whether you’re looking to add some character to your front ...
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- 26 Sept 2024
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What are Plug Plants: A Guide for Beginner Gardeners
Having trouble sowing? Or maybe you simply haven't got the time to focus on sowing seeds from scratch. Don't worry; we have the perfect alternative that could have you raising a full garden with little stress and effort – plug plants!
But, what are plug plants?
To put it plainly, a plug pant is a young plant. Rather than starting from a seed, ...
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- 21 Sept 2024
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What Size Pot You Need to Grow Tomatoes Healthily
Growing tomatoes at home is one of the easiest and most rewarding veggies you can go for. Knowing what size pots for tomatoes is key to ensuring your crops have enough space to grow happily and healthily – and we’ve got all the answers you need.
Not only do pots and containers save space, but they also make it possible to grow delicious crops ...