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Caring For Your Bonsai

Caring For Your Bonsai

Bonsai is a dwarfed tree growing in a small tray or pot. Bonsai is considered an art, just like flower arranging and painting. The size of a bonsai plant can range anywhere from six inches to approximately 36 inches in height or taller.
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DIY SUCCULENT PLANTER

DIY SUCCULENT PLANTER

Looking for a craft idea? Succulent planters are the perfect project for adults and kids! You can even bring in elements from your yard such as stones or moss to add to the planter. It’s important to pick the right succulents for the project. Consider what kind of light they will be getting, how big will they grow, maybe use cuttings from succulents you already have! The combinations are endless!
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HOW TO CREATE A FESTIVE DOOR SWAG & MAKE YOUR OWN BOW

HOW TO CREATE A FESTIVE DOOR SWAG & MAKE YOUR OWN BOW

A nice change from a traditional wreath and perfect to bring cheer to your front door. Easily customize your door swag with a different bow colour or other accents to match any aesthetic!
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVE WINTER URN?

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FESTIVE WINTER URN?

Looking to elevate your Christmas decor this year? Why not create your own urn insert! Spruce up your home with a personal touch.

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DIY: WREATH BUILD

DIY: WREATH BUILD

Try these two easy ways to style your wreath! Play around with different textures, styles and accents to create a style that you like. Whether you want a natural look with pine cones and berries or a festive look with snowy accents, you can get creative!
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HOW TO GET RID OF GRUBS?

HOW TO GET RID OF GRUBS?

Do you have brown spots on your lawn? Or notice skunks and raccoons digging up your lawn? You probably have grubs! No need to fear, the solution is Nematodes! They’re an environmentally friendly way to get rid of lawn grubs that are completely safe for people, pets and plants. Follow these steps in our DIY to get back to that luscious lawn you love.
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HOW TO MAKE QUICK, FRESH TOMATO SAUCE?

HOW TO MAKE QUICK, FRESH TOMATO SAUCE?

Too many tomatoes to eat in a salad? Make a quick and easy tomato sauce. This sauce is perfect for a savoury meal during the harvest season.
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ROSE CARE

ROSE CARE

Plant your roses in a sunny location with good drainage. Fertilize them regularly for impressive flowers. Water them evenly to keep the soil moist. Prune established rose bushes in early spring. 

 

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HOW TO:  PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO: PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Your new plants should be installed as soon as possible. If there is some delay in planting, then it is important to guard against moisture loss. Store plants in a shady, wind protected area, and keep the root area evenly moist.

Handle plants gently and use the container or root ball to move the plant. Never hold onto the plant itself. Be sure to place your plants in their preferred growing environment for best results.

HOW TO PLANT A HOT PEPPER GARDEN ?

HOW TO PLANT A HOT PEPPER GARDEN ?

Want to bring on the heat this summer? We have a range of hot peppers to satisfy your inner daredevil! Be adventurous, try growing a pepper you’ve never had before.

Not only do they spice up dishes, they are also packed with vitamin D, vitamin C, potassium, fiber and beta-carotene.

DIY: BEST PLANTS FOR WET CONDITIONS

DIY: BEST PLANTS FOR WET CONDITIONS

The majority of garden plants are tolerant of wet soil for short periods of time. It is very natural for many areas to be quite wet in the spring as the ground thaws and the snow melts.

However, garden sites that remain wet throughout the year demand the use of moisture-tolerant or even moisture-dependent species.

The following is a selection of plant material that enjoy wet soil:

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DIY: DESIGNING A PERENNIAL GARDEN FOR SHADE

DIY: DESIGNING A PERENNIAL GARDEN FOR SHADE

The shape and size of this design may not be precisely suitable to your garden.  We hope that it can at least be helpful as a point of departure.

An important point must be made straight away. We are speaking of moist shade.  The many plants that do so well in shade are seeking moist conditions.  If constant moisture is ensured many plants can, in fact, be grown in full sun.The plants in our shade garden design have been chosen for their lovely foliage and varied textures, although with the exception of the ferns, they are all beautifully flowering plants.

Given the relatively short bloom time of most perennials it is always important to look for good foliage and in shade-loving plants this is not hard to find.