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Planning a herb garden
One of the few compensations of the month of January is that you can always curl up in front of the fire, away from the filthy weather, ...
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Making garden candle holders
I found these plastic planters at my local tip. Normally I would avoid plastic pots as they always seem to discolour quickly and don't go with all the wood in my garden, but on this occasion I had an idea - Candleholders. I have been ...
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Create a restorative garden
A restorative garden can improve your mental and physical well-being. Here are some things to consider when planning your own restorative garden. Colourful planting Choose plants that flower over different seasons and that blend well ...
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Get creative with containers
How uplifting ! Yup, that's right, we haven't made this up. There are no limits to creativity in the tiniest space - this gorgeous pink bra just needs a bit of wall space and the bigger the cup, the bigger the plant! If you've thought ...
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How to make a herb planter from an old grate
This is an example of reusing something that has passed its usefulness. All too often we just assume if something is old and not needed any more it has to be consigned to the dump. A little imagination can see old rubbish given a new ...
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How to use colour in the garden
How to put colour into your garden cheaply and easily Colour is a major contributor to the atmosphere you create in your garden. This is true whether you have a large plot or just a few plants in pots on a balcony or a in a window ...
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