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13 Steps to Building a Garden Pond

9 June 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There are several points you need to consider before building your pond: Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish, grow plants or attract wildlife? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these questions you need to decide where you want to site … [Read more...]

Gardening in Raised Beds

25 March 2010 By 1 Comment
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As gardeners we love to be outside in the garden either planting, digging, pruning or doing one of the many other jobs that always need doing. However, I also think that what we would all agree is that it can be back-breaking! One of the best ways to reduce wear and tear on your back is to plant in … [Read more...]

Add Height to your Garden

1 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Tall, upright plants and structures add an extra element of interest to any garden. Trees and large shrubs are an excellent way of gaining height but they do take up a lot of room and take many years to reach their full size. A quick and easy solution is to use obelisks, arches, pergolas and … [Read more...]