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Notes through the gardening year.

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Cutaway of a terracotta pot showing three layers of spring bulbs, with purple tulips, daffodils and blue grape hyacinths in flower above

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Bulb Lasagne

Layering spring bulbs in one deep container creates a succession of flowers from late winter onwards, using a small footprint with real seasonal effect.

Leaf Collection and Protecting Your Winter Lawn

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Leaf Collection and Protecting Your Winter Lawn

Regular leaf collection through autumn and winter prevents fungal disease and protects your lawn from damage that reveals itself in spring.

Spring Garden Cleaning

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Spring Garden Cleaning

Willow Alexander Gardeners: Explore spring garden cleaning tips and professional services for a vibrant, eco-friendly garden. Contact us today!

Preparing Your Garden for Optimal Growth: Winter Pruning

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Preparing Your Garden for Optimal Growth: Winter Pruning

Willow Alexander Gardeners: Master winter pruning techniques to enhance your UK garden

A Guide to Spring Pruning: Preparing Your Garden for the Growing Season

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A Guide to Spring Pruning: Preparing Your Garden for the Growing Season

Willow Alexander Gardeners: Unlock spring pruning secrets for a thriving garden. Discover techniques to enhance growth and aesthetics today!

Winter Gardening Jobs

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Winter Gardening Jobs

Don’t let the cold keep you inside! Although it might not be the busiest time of year for your garden, there are always jobs to tackle, whatever the weather. Winter is a great time to catch up on gardening tasks that may have been neglected during the busy growing season, and keeping on top of […]

Preparing your Garden for Winter

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Preparing your Garden for Winter

Now that the clocks have changed, Halloween has come and gone, the rain is falling and the temperature has really dropped, there is no denying Winter is well on the way. There is much to be done around the garden to prepare your outside space for the coldest months. Keep reading for our top garden [

Reusing Autumn Leaves

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Reusing Autumn Leaves

The change of season has brought a beautiful display of Autumn leaves that are already falling rapidly. You might have started to notice them gathering in outside, but did you know that there are many practical ways to reuse them back into your outdoor space? Keep reading for six ways you can reuse

Caring for Your Houseplants During the Colder Months

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Caring for Your Houseplants During the Colder Months

Are your houseplants looking a little worse for wear since the summer has retired? As the temperature drops, rain starts to fall more frequently, and the days get shorter and darker growth tends to slow down for most types of houseplants. All these changes to their environment can have an effect on

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