Organic coir mulch mats are exactly what they sound like: flat, circular mats made from organic coconut fibre and natural latex, laid around plants to block weeds, lock in moisture, insulate roots and …
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What are soap nut shells? They are the dried husks of a fruit that grows wild in the foothills of the Himalayas and they have been quietly cleaning clothes across Asia for …
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April gardening jobs don’t wait for permission. Day length is pushing past 13 hours by mid-month, soil temperatures in most of the UK are reliably above 7°C and everything you sow or plant now …
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How to start a bumblebee colony is one of those gardening questions that sounds complicated but is, in practice, wonderfully straightforward — and enormously rewarding. Bumblebees are among the most …
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The benefits of mycorrhizal fungi have been quietly working beneath our feet for more than 500 million years — long before gardeners were gardening! This remarkable natural organism forms a …
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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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