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Growing Guide: How to Grow Iris
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Iris

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 19, 2023

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a stunning perennial plant known for its elegant blooms and graceful foliage. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you successfully grow Siberian Iris in your...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jun 28, 2023

Red Hot Poker is also known by its scientific name, Kniphofia and also given the nickname, Torch Lily. A beautiful and radiant plant that can add life and colour to...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jun 14, 2023

Astilbe, also known as ‘False goat’s beard’ is a beautiful and versatile perennial plant known for its vibrant, feathery flowers and attractive foliage. It blooms flowers in various shades, from...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Echinacea
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Echinacea

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jun 02, 2023

Growing echinacea is a great way to add colour and diversity to your summer garden. Also known as Coneflowers, are herbaceous perennials of the daisy family. They have large daisy-like...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Peonies
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Peonies

Posted by Mae Georgiou on May 25, 2023

Have you ever witnessed the splendid sight of peonies in full bloom? If you have, it's an experience that leaves a lasting impression. If you've been longing to have your own...

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The Truth About the King Alfred Daffodil
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The Truth About the King Alfred Daffodil

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 20, 2023

The story of the King Alfred Daffodil has become somewhat of a myth in the world of flowers and flower bulbs. While many online retailers offer big, bright yellow flowers...

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How to Save Tulip Bulbs for Next Season
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How to Save Tulip Bulbs for Next Season

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 17, 2022

Most gardeners treat their tulips as annuals and purchase new bulbs every year. However, you might want to save your tulip bulbs for next season but are unsure whether this is possible

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Do Tulips Spread and Multiply?
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Do Tulips Spread and Multiply?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 07, 2022

It is almost guaranteed that a spring garden will have at least one variety of tulip on display, after all, tulips are the most common sign of spring. Although they...

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Do Tulips Return Every Year?
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Do Tulips Return Every Year?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 07, 2022

Tulips are arguably the most popular autumn planted flower bulb and the most recognisable sign of spring. Due to the vast variety of colour, shape, and size on offer most...

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Why Tulips Droop and How to Stop it
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Why Tulips Droop and How to Stop it

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 26, 2022

Drooping tulips can be a massive problem to gardeners, creating a depleted look rather than a colourful, joyful spring garden. But why do tulips droop and how can we stop...

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The Truth About Off-Season Tulip Bulbs
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The Truth About Off-Season Tulip Bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 04, 2022

For the impatient gardeners amongst us, having to wait until Autumn to buy tulip bulbs can feel akin to torture. But there’s a very good reason for holding tight and...

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10 Best Spring Ground Covers
Garden design

10 Best Spring Ground Covers

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Feb 01, 2022

Sometimes individual flowers just aren’t enough. In this blog we present the 10 best ground covering flower bulbs to change your garden from blah to beautiful.

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