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Sunbrella Outdoor Fabric Lounge Garden Furniture

Introducing the amazing Sunbrella Outdoor Lounge Fabric collection
A truly leave outside all year round range of furniture

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Top 10 Vegetables To Grow Over Winter

carrots

It is important not to neglect your vegetable patches over the winter, many people have the opinion that garden care can only take place throughout Spring/Summer However, there are many vegetables which you can grow to ensure that you have the most perfect home-grown produce.

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Jobs For The Garden In September

vegetable patch

As September is an indicator that the summer is over, it is important to not forget about your jobs in the garden. You not only have to keep on top of the duties which you carried out throughout the summer, but it is important to prepare your garden for the upcoming season.

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Bradgate Charnwood BBQ Charcoal – SOLD HERE

Bradgate Park have recently purchased a charcoal kiln, they are now able to convert much of the by-product timber from the parks into barbecue charcoal.

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How to keep your garden pond clean

pond

A garden pond adds dimension, showcases trees, plants, and flowers – our homes – and is a design feature that attracts wild and marine life. A garden pond is beneficial to the environment as well as pleasing to the eye.

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August jobs for the garden

label plant

August can be a warm month and a month to sit and enjoy the garden, a time to reap the rewards of your past labour, love, and attention. And while you sit in these pleasant surroundings, now is the perfect time to browse through all those bulb catalogues that keep popping through the letterbox.

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How to grow strawberries

strawberries

Here we take a look at the steps to follow to grow your own strawberries – so you can compare with shop bought, and taste just how good home grown fruit can be!

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Secateurs – one of a gardeners best friends!

secateur

So what is the best type of secateurs to buy? Many gardeners will say it is a very personal thing; with weight and comfort two of the main factors. But there are other considerations. With so many different types of secateurs on the market, which should you choose?

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Growing Biennials – well worth the wait

If you want loads of colour in the garden, biennials are the plants to grow. They can not only be grown in the border but in pots, hanging baskets and containers where they provide the longest, brightest display giving any other types a run for their money.

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How to repair a lawn

Anyone with a lawn knows that keeping it looking good all year round often involves a little more than just getting the mower out every week or so. But over a relatively short time the effects of wear and tear start to tell. Constant footfall, children playing, molehills, and then there is man’s best friend, who often leave their mark.

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