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The really easy guide to pruning hydrangeas
The first question anyone asks about pruning hydrangeas is ‘when should I prune?’ The Royal Horticultural Society says that you…
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5 top perennials you may not have thought of
When I was asked to name 5 top perennials by Rachel of the YouTube channel Gardening at Douenza, I decided…
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Answers to the 5 top spring gardening questions
Here are answers to the 5 most common spring gardening questions. I prefer not to specify a month, because the…
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Best trees for small gardens – expert advice and new ideas
When you’re choosing trees for small gardens, always try to find out what they will look like in 5-10 years…
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Why your soil is the key to a beautiful garden
I started thinking about garden soil recently when a friend complained to me about her gardener. She’d just had a large…
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Your year in gardening jobs – what’s new and when it’s better to be traditional
Here are the key gardening jobs for the gardening year, with up to date expert advice on the best way…
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How to plant a tree – and what to do when a tree is planted wrong
The way you plant a tree makes a huge difference to whether it will survive. A badly planted tree won’t…
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Late winter gardening jobs – what to do and what not to do!
Some late winter gardening jobs on the gardening ‘to do’ lists may now be outdated. Or they may not be…
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Controlling slugs and snails – start NOW for summer success
How do you stop your plants from being eaten by slugs and snails? Here on the Middlesized Garden, I often…
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5 resilient flowers that will thrive in the most difficult summers
Resilient flowers are an essential part of a successful garden. However carefully you choose the right plants for your weather,…
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