What is Mycorrhizal fungi? We’ll tell you! It’s a natural organism that has existed for more than 500 million years but it has never been more essential in modern gardening. …
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March gardening jobs mark the true launch of the growing season in the UK. Day length stretches to 11 to 13 hours, average temperatures range from 5 to 10 degrees …
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Every year 500 million end up in landfill. Most councils don’t recycle them. The Natural Gardener’s coir pots – handmade by women in Sri Lanka from coconut husk – are …
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Did you know Barley Malt Extract in your garden is a huge benefit because it isn’t just a waste product of beer production, it’s also a nutrient-rich food for your …
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February gardening jobs are a chance to steal three weeks on Spring, and enjoy the excitement of a new season on the horizon. Light levels rise 50 per cent in …
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One bottle of Organic Neem Oil serves two expert uses: garden pest control and horse skin care. Follow this step-by-step guide to get it right every time.  The Perfect All-Purpose …
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The benefits of Neem oil are many, and it’s the only product many UK experts keep in both the potting shed and the tack room. Seasoned gardeners and horse owners …
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In 2004, Joe Collison and Louise McCall found thousands of plastic pots destined for landfill. In that moment, The Natural Gardener was a born – a family-run business fighting plastic …
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What is Lifetime Wood Treatment and why is it important? Well. every year, UK gardeners spend over £300 million replacing rotted timber. Sheds collapse. Fences lean. Pergolas warp and sag. …
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What is a Coir Pot and why are they important? Well, since the UK introduced a 5p tax on plastic bags in 2014, usage has dropped by an incredible 98%. …
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What is Neem Oil? Neem oil is a cold-pressed extract from the seeds of the Azadirachta indica tree. For more than 4,000 years Indian farmers and healers have used it …
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10 Essential Tasks for Expert Gardeners: December gardening jobs are all about quiet efficiency – the kind that keeps your mature garden resilient through winter and ready for spring. With …
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Sustainable gardening in the UK: Here’s some guidance on sustainable gardening in the UK through winter. As November’s chill blankets UK gardens, experienced gardeners know winter is a season to …
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Sustainable gardening in November means protecting the little critters who helped through the summer. As November’s chill blankets UK gardens, experienced gardeners know winter is a season to nurture nature’s …
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Tired of sticky fingers, honeydew-coated leaves and stunted plants thanks to mealybugs? You’re not alone. Mealybugs may seem cute and fuzzy but their sap-sucking, disease-spreading ways can ruin your precious …
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