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Black Spot on Roses – how to treat it

July 4, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Black spot is a real pain if you love roses, as I know only too well! Here are the chemical-free steps I’m taking to tackle it

how to grow pelargoniums is easy. For instance you can simply have them in pots

How to Grow Pelargoniums – and revel in them!

May 9, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Pelargoniums are all too often overlooked. This blog puts a stop to that! It positively revels in them…

primula

Primulas – how to grow and use them

April 11, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Think primulas are boring? Perhaps it’s time to take another look.

Colour Combinations – How to Use Colour in the Garden

April 4, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

How to use colour effectively in your garden and come up with creative colour combinations which work.

Leggy Heucheras – how to sort them & get more plants!

March 28, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Heucheras are such versatile plants but if they become leggy they lose their looks. But sorting that is easy. Here’s how.

How to Attract Birds into Your Garden with Plants

March 14, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Find out how to use planting to attract birds into your garden, you would win a bumper bundle of bird feed too!

Gardening Mistakes – my top 10 and how to avoid them

March 7, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Gardening mistakes can cost you time, money and precious plants. Here are 10 key ones to avoid

Hellebore Christmas Rose

How to Care for Hellebores – plus my 7 favourites

February 21, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Hellebores are such a brilliant plant. They provide Winter and Spring interest, provide early nectar for bees and there’s one for almost anywhere in your garden.

how to prune clematis like Kitty

How to Prune Clematis – just follow these easy steps

February 7, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Depending on which clematis you have, now might be the moment to prune them. Check out this easy step by step guide to see how.

peonies are a brilliant cutting garden plant

How to Create a Cutting Garden – with Perennials

January 31, 2021 By Louise Findlay-Wilson

Are you planning to create a cutting bed this year? These perennials will keep your home full of freshly cut flowers.

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