How to Guides
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13th October 2025
Perennial Power: Sustainable Gardening
Autumn is a prime season for experienced gardeners to embrace sustainable gardening , preparing perennials for a resilient and vibrant spring. We champion eco-friendly gardening practices that align with Nature’s …
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25th August 2025
Supporting Wildlife in Late Summer Gardens
Supporting wildlife in late summer gardens is essential for creating natural ecosystems. As summer transitions to autumn, your garden becomes a vital sanctuary for wildlife preparing for winter. This comprehensive …
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22nd August 2025
It’s Time To Build Some Scarecrows
Scarecrows are often overlooked in gardening. They are a great way of detouring birds and other animals in a sustainable way. This is down to a multitude of reasons. The first being …
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4th August 2025
Gardening Pests: How to Stay Ahead Naturally in Hot Weather
Gardening pests can really put a dampener on your summer garden plans. As temperatures climb and heatwaves become more likely, pests like aphids, spider mites and hornworms often thrive. But …
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11th May 2025
How To Grow Eco-friendly Cut Flowers?
Eco-friendly cut flowers are one of the simplest, most beautiful ways to bring nature indoors – while still caring for the planet. But how do we grow them without plastic …
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20th April 2025
How to Create a Wildlife Friendly Garden
A wildlife friendly garden transforms your outdoor space into a haven for birds, bees, butterflies and other creatures. Supporting biodiversity while creating a vibrant, thriving ecosystem. As urban expansion continues …
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14th March 2025
Sustainable Water Management: How to Save Water in the Garden
Sustainable water management is simply a way to save water in the garden. Water is one of the most valuable resources for gardeners but with climate change and increasing water …
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7th March 2025
No Dig Gardening: A Complete Guide
No dig gardening is a revolutionary yet simple approach to gardening that promotes healthier soil and plants with minimal effort. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, low-maintenance gardening method that …
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22nd January 2025
Help Wildlife In Your Garden This Winter
Help wildlife in your garden this winter, with The Natural Gardener’s guide. It is estimated that there are over 15,000,000 gardens in the UK, can you just imagine how much we can …
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30th December 2024
How to take care of bee colonies?
Purchased one of our bee colonies? Here’s The Natural Gardener guide to taking care of bees… May we offer some bee-care tips? Although your bees are pest-free, we recommend a …
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Plants & Crops
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18th August 2025
What to Plant Now for an Autumn Harvest
August is high summer but keen gardeners know it’s also prime time to sow for an autumn harvest. While blooms begin to fade and harvest baskets grow heavier, there’s still …
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24th July 2025
It’s Time to Rewild Your Lawn
Rewild your lawn and you’ll quickly discover it’s not just about letting things grow wild but about how you let them grow. For experienced gardeners, lawns are often the last …
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15th July 2025
Wildlife friendly plants which help you rewild your garden
Wildlife friendly plants can be hard to find, especially as you must make sure they are native to the area so they don’t invade and takeover spaces. Choosing native plants …
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27th June 2025
Companion Planting for Better Growing Results
Imagine a garden alive with colour, scents, the hum of insects going about their daily lives – not chaos but harmony – welcome to the world of companion planting. Ladybirds …
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28th March 2025
National Weed Appreciation Day: The Benefits Of Weeds
Every year on March 28th, gardeners and nature enthusiasts come together to observe National Weed Appreciation Day. A day dedicated to the often-overlooked virtues of weeds in our ecosystems. While …
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22nd January 2025
Edible Garden – Beautiful Too!
Dreaming of an edible garden? Here’s The Natural Gardener’s guide. Loads of us grow our own fruit and vegetables and happily, there are more gardening converts every day, but has …
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Monthly Jobs
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1st October 2025
October Gardening: Sustainable Mulching and Composting
October gardening is prime time for experienced gardeners to nurture their soil for winter resilience. At The Natural Gardener, we champion Nature’s Natural Cycle with sustainable practices like no-dig gardening, …
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1st August 2025
August Gardening Jobs: Grow Gently, Grow Well
August gardening jobs are all about balance. August is that golden stretch of summer when the garden bursts with life. Blooms are at their peak, harvest baskets are full and …
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4th July 2025
Jobs in Rewilding for July
In a world shaped by concrete, lawns and tidy borders, rewilding is the start of a new era. It’s all about giving nature and wildlife the space and freedom to …
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20th June 2025
June in a nature-friendly garden: Low-impact gardening jobs for a blooming summer
Summer’s here and if you’re anything like us, you’re itching to get mucky and do some gardening jobs during the weekend. Summer is the best time of the year for …
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1st May 2025
10 Smart Eco-friendly Gardening Tips for a Thriving Garden
Eco-friendly gardening tips are a great way to care for your garden while also caring for the planet. Creating a beautiful, productive garden doesn’t have to come at the cost …
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21st March 2025
Gardening Jobs for March
Gardening jobs for March are essential and just as exciting for gardeners, marking the transition from winter to the vibrant and productive spring season. As days grow longer and temperatures …
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Advice
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13th October 2025
Perennial Power: Sustainable Gardening
Autumn is a prime season for experienced gardeners to embrace sustainable gardening , preparing perennials for a resilient and vibrant spring. We champion eco-friendly gardening practices that align with Nature’s …
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1st October 2025
October Gardening: Sustainable Mulching and Composting
October gardening is prime time for experienced gardeners to nurture their soil for winter resilience. At The Natural Gardener, we champion Nature’s Natural Cycle with sustainable practices like no-dig gardening, …
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29th September 2025
Is Your Plastic Plant Pot Part of the Plastic Problem?
We’ve all heard about the damage caused by plastic bags – and since the UK introduced a tax on them in 2014, their use has dropped by an incredible 98% …
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22nd September 2025
Aphid Natural Pest Controllers: Release Nature’s Tiny Garden Warriors
It’s the same every year. Just when your garden starts to burst into life, the aphids arrive like an uninvited guest at a dinner party – clinging to shoots, curling …
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8th September 2025
Coir Pots Are the Future of Sustainable Growing
When we think about sustainability in gardening, composting, companion planting or peat-free compost might come to mind. But what about the pots we use? Have you ever considered the carbon …
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4th September 2025
Peat-Free Power: Why Coir Compost Discs Are Your Garden’s Secret Weapon!
Are you tired of peat-based compost that’s damaging our planet – draining bogs, emitting carbon and harming ecosystems? Meet Coir Compost Discs – the natural, sustainable peat-free alternative that delivers …
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2nd September 2025
Gardening Jobs For September
Gardening jobs for September highlight a key turning point in the gardening calendar. The long days of summer are drawing to a close but your garden is still full of …
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1st September 2025
Why Coir Pots Deserve a Spot in Every Gardener’s Shed
If you’ve spent just five minutes scrolling through gardening content on Instagram, you’ve probably come across @im_no_gardener. Known for his no-nonsense approach to growing your own, he’s the first …
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18th August 2025
What to Plant Now for an Autumn Harvest
August is high summer but keen gardeners know it’s also prime time to sow for an autumn harvest. While blooms begin to fade and harvest baskets grow heavier, there’s still …
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11th August 2025
Plant Heat Stress – Spot It Early & Stop Pests
Plant heat stress is becoming increasingly common in UK gardens as summer temperatures rise. Recognising heat stress early means the difference between minor wilt and major damage. If left unchecked, …
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24th July 2025
It’s Time to Rewild Your Lawn
Rewild your lawn and you’ll quickly discover it’s not just about letting things grow wild but about how you let them grow. For experienced gardeners, lawns are often the last …
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15th July 2025
Wildlife friendly plants which help you rewild your garden
Wildlife friendly plants can be hard to find, especially as you must make sure they are native to the area so they don’t invade and takeover spaces. Choosing native plants …
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10th July 2025
Why a Wildlife Friendly Garden Matters
A wildlife friendly garden is vital for supporting a wide range of insects and animals. These creatures all play a crucial role in the health and balance of your garden’s …
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3rd July 2025
An Introduction to Rewilding: Letting Nature Lead
Have you ever dreamed of a garden that is brimming with life? One that is full of beautiful blooms, welcoming to you and nature? If you have then you are …
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27th June 2025
Companion Planting for Better Growing Results
Imagine a garden alive with colour, scents, the hum of insects going about their daily lives – not chaos but harmony – welcome to the world of companion planting. Ladybirds …
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12th June 2025
Saving Our Planet
Most people think that having a conventionally neat looking garden goes together with saving our planet but sadly, this isn’t true and what may be normal to us, is damaging …
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3rd June 2025
Gardening Tips for June
Summer is right round the corner and us gardeners are in a state of panic. It can be overwhelming sometimes and the pressure is certainly not helped by social media. …
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28th May 2025
Upcycling & DIY Projects For an Eco-friendly Garden
Creating an eco-friendly garden isn’t just about planting sustainably. It’s about reducing waste, repurposing materials and getting creative with what you already have. Upcycling everyday items into practical garden features …
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2nd May 2025
Best Spring Lawn Treatments for Thick Summer Grass
Spring is nature’s way of whispering “It’s time to wake up!” After months of cold weather, your lawn is ready to shake off winter’s slumber and transform it into a …
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10th April 2025
Gardening Tips Every Gardener Needs to Know – April’s Edition
When it comes to gardening tips, April is where things really start to matter. It’s the second full month of spring and as every seasoned gardener knows, this is when …
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23rd March 2025
Futureproofing Your Garden to Adapt to Climate Changes
Futureproofing your garden has never been more important. As our climate continues to change, British gardeners face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, from unseasonal warmth to unexpected frosts and heavy rainfall. …
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19th March 2025
Gardening Activities for Kids This Easter & Spring Holiday
With the Easter holidays just around the corner, we have exciting gardening activities for kids that will keep them entertained in the great outdoors exploring nature. Easter is an opportunity …
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14th March 2025
Sustainable Water Management: How to Save Water in the Garden
Sustainable water management is simply a way to save water in the garden. Water is one of the most valuable resources for gardeners but with climate change and increasing water …
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7th March 2025
No Dig Gardening: A Complete Guide
No dig gardening is a revolutionary yet simple approach to gardening that promotes healthier soil and plants with minimal effort. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, low-maintenance gardening method that …
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2nd March 2025
March Seasonal Planting Guide
The March seasonal planting guide will help you kick off the gardening season, providing a fantastic opportunity to prepare your garden for lush growth in the months ahead. Here’s an …
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22nd January 2025
Help Wildlife In Your Garden This Winter
Help wildlife in your garden this winter, with The Natural Gardener’s guide. It is estimated that there are over 15,000,000 gardens in the UK, can you just imagine how much we can …
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22nd January 2025
Edible Garden – Beautiful Too!
Dreaming of an edible garden? Here’s The Natural Gardener’s guide. Loads of us grow our own fruit and vegetables and happily, there are more gardening converts every day, but has …
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30th December 2024
How to take care of bee colonies?
Purchased one of our bee colonies? Here’s The Natural Gardener guide to taking care of bees… May we offer some bee-care tips? Although your bees are pest-free, we recommend a …
Read More