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Six reasons why you should LOVE ivy.
Date: 02 November, 2017|Hedera is a humble ivy plant with so much to offer. Six reasons to LOVE this evergreen.
Ivy is an unsung hero of the plant world that has so much to offer that it’s difficult to know where to start.- This is a plant that can be used indoors and out.
- It’s as hardy as they come and can be used to climb, to trail, or as a groundcover.
- It’s great in shady places (even on a north-facing wall) and can be used equally successfully in sunny spots.
- It has many different forms, including variegated foliage in glorious tones of white, cream and yellow.
- What’s more, it excels at Christmas and in flower arranging and plant containers throughout the year.
- And it’s excellent for biodiversity and wildlife throughout the year.
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Keeping on trend during 2017. Six ways to help the environment in which we live.
Date: 25 January, 2017|Categories: Fruit and Vegetables , Gardening , Grow Your Own , House plants , Green walls , Drought , Climate change , EnvironmentSix reasons why we should all do our bit for the environment
It’s no longer a new idea to each do our own bit for the environment. There are few people who don’t recognise the importance of safeguarding all the wonderful things that exist on the planet Earth. Climate change might not be a trendy term but it does encompass a lot of the thoughts behind energy-saving, water preservation, wildlife protection and flood prevention, not to mention recycling, tree-protection and limiting greenhouse gas emissions. There will always be sceptics but most people can recognise common sense when it is on display. Read more -
Think vertical. It adds a new dimension to your garden
If there’s one aspect of a garden which is often ignored, it’s the vertical. This isn’t vital in large gardens where trees and larger structures provide plenty going on in an upwards sense. But in a small space it is foolish not to take advantage of the exciting opportunity to branch towards the sky. Read more
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