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Gardening


 

 

Beware of late frosts and keep vulnerable plants and new shoots protected at night if frost is forecast. Don’t be tempted to put out tender bedding until much later on in the month, and even then be prepared to cover it if necessary. Deadhead daffodils and narcissi; give them a liquid feed or a sprinkling of bonemeal and then let them die down. Don’t cut off the leaves as they are necessary to replenish the bulb for next year. Keep deadheading spring bedding to keep it looking neat, and to…

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Red & White Grapes Some grape varieties do really well indoors, especially dessert grapes. Celery Grow celery from a leftover bottom. You’ll need to replant this in soil. Bok Choy You grow this one the same way you grow celery! Scallions These grow from their own roots! Make sure you water every day and they should grow within a week. Lemon Grass Using old lemongrass roots, you can grow some in about three weeks. Basil You can grow basil from basil cuttings. Eggplant Eggplants do well growing in containers, they…

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You’re walking through the countryside and you see an incredible flower, maybe you’re just curious or maybe you’re thinking it’d look good in your own garden. Well now you can rest easy because amateur botanist George Williams has created PlantSnapp an app which lets you take a picture of the mystery plant and then have it identified by a group of experts. That’s right, at the moment this is all done by humans. You send the picture and people will look at each case individually. The app will then show…

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Frosts can still be a hazard, keep vulnerable plants protected at night if frost is forecast. March winds are also notorious, so check exposed plants are well supported. Now is time for a thorough spring clean, weed and dig over your borders incorportating as much organic matter as you can. Mulch bare soil once you have done the work and remove moss and weeds from paths, terraces and driveways. Make new beds and borders – make the shape with sand trickled from a bottle, remove the top later of growing…

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10 Best Houseplants to Purify the Air


Published on February 10, 2015 by The Beast

 

 

Houseplants are the ultimate in functional decorating. They can not only brighten a space, but they can also purify the air – they are helpful in creating a more relaxing ambiance in a room. Here are the 10 beautiful houseplants that are easy to take care of and effective, try adding one to your bedroom or office space for a little dose of relaxation. Aloe Plant The gel of the aloe plant has many healing properties, from soothing skin burns and cuts to detoxing the body. It can also help…

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Beastsheds know that giving your garden a makeover can seem like a long, hard task but these 5 simple tips will help revamp your garden in easy, cheap steps. Revamping a garden is pretty much the same as making over any room in your home, where the same rules apply. Ensure you have a theme, or at least a ‘hook’ that holds your scheme together. Choose appropriate products and accessories. Always keep your 5 makeover words fresh in your mind; they will focus your choices, and ensure you stay within…

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Get Your Garden Ready for the new year!


Published on December 30, 2014 by Rachael

 

 

If you’re a fan of your garden then I’m sure that you’ll be glad to see the back of winter. There are not many gardens that continue to look good in the coldest season of the year. But with a New Year on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get sorting your outdoor space ready for the spring. #152829906 / gettyimages.com Here are some tips to get your garden in tip top shape… Get weeding…during the summer months I’m sure that you’ve spent a lot of…

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How to decorate your garden for Christmas


Published on December 22, 2014 by Rachael

 

 

If you can’t go mad with lights and decorations at Christmas then when can you? But just because you’ve got your festive on inside your home, don’t forget your garden. That needs some brightening up too. Here are a few tips for decorating your garden for Christmas… Take a look at your power source…DO NOT overload your power outlets, this is dangerous. Instead think about adding some outdoor outlet or whether you can power them from inside. Plan ahead…Think ahead of time where you want to put your lights. Your…

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8 of America’s Most Beautiful Gardens


Published on December 19, 2014 by The Beast

 

 

America’s most beautiful gardens share this ability to deepen visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the natural world and Beastsheds have put together a list of the 10 most beautiful gardens in the USA. Biltmore, Asheville, NC Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the mastermind of New York’s Central Park, designed the gardens and grounds cradling this 250-room Vanderbilt estate. His vision perseveres in Biltmore’s miles of forested paths, its 15-acre array of native azaleas—among the largest of its kind in the nation—and its formal plots like the geometric flower beds of…

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