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5 Raised Bed Layouts from Charles Dowding for No-Dig Allotments
Charles Dowding has run trials at Homeacres in Somerset on 1.2 metre beds worked from paths on...
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Kew Gardens Seed Bank Methods for Saving 7 Native Species
The Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst holds more than 2.4 billion seeds from over 40,000 species,...
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Felco No. 2 Secateurs Compared Against Niwaki GR Pro Shears
The Felco No. 2 sells for roughly GBP 50 to 60, while the Niwaki GR Pro usually lands near GBP 75...
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Drip Irrigation Layout with Hozelock Timers for 20 Raised Beds
Twenty raised beds at 1.2m by 2.4m draw roughly 0.5 to 0.9 litres per minute per bed with 16mm...
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RHS Pruning Calendar for Hydrangeas and Climbing Roses
A mophead hydrangea cut hard in March can lose the buds it made the previous August. RHS pruning...
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Greenhouse Climate Control with Bayliss Vent Openers
A Bayliss MK7 starts lifting a roof light at roughly 16 to 18C and reaches full travel near 24 to...
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9 Espalier Techniques for Training Pear Trees Along Stone Walls
A south-facing limestone wall can hold roughly 2 to 4 degrees Celsius more overnight than open...
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6 Climbing Roses That Thrive on North-Facing Brick Walls
North-facing brick gets maybe two hours of direct sun in midsummer and none from October to...
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7 Drought-Resistant Lavender Varieties for Mediterranean Courtyards
Seven lavender choices can survive a hot Mediterranean courtyard if the bed is lean, gritty, and...
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