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Air-Pots®: Promoting Better Root Growth
by Jack Henderson
The Air-Pot® has helped the horticultural world take another big step forward, and in this post, we’re going to be telling you all about it.
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Shrubs for Shade: Top 6 UK Picks
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we’ll be delving into some of the very best shrubs for partial (and full) shade, so whatever you're after, there'll be something for you.
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Pruning Blackcurrants, Redcurrants and Whitecurrants: A Complete Guide
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we’ll be delving into why pruning is important for different currant plants, as well as how to carry out the pruning itself.
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How to Grow Hydrangeas: Planting and Care Guide
In this post, we’ll be talking through the best conditions and gardens for hydrangeas, how to plant one and then, finally, how to look after it!
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Espalier Apple Trees: A Grower's Guide
Learn how to espalier train an apple tree for your garden for a beautiful, productive and unusual plant form.
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How to Plant Clematis
In this post, we’ll be looking at ground-planting clematises, how to plant a clematis in a pot, as well as any initial training requirements, post-planting.
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GROWING FOOD
Wild Berries: UK Hedgerow Foraging
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we’ll be showing you everything from the kinds of berries you can expect when foraging, where to find them, the equipment you’ll need and much, much more.
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GROWING FOOD
Are Strawberries Good for You?
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we'll be exploring the nutritional benefits of strawberries, as well as any major health advantages derived from consuming them.
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GROWING FOOD
Pillar Fruit Trees: A Guide to Cordon Growing
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we’ll be looking at pillar (cordon) fruit trees in more detail, including their benefits, training tips and maintenance instructions.
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Vertical Gardening: Making the Most of Limited Space
In this post, we’ll be unpacking the principle of vertical gardening in more detail, including what it is, why it’s beneficial and how to implement it.
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Small Garden Ideas: Design & Planting
We’ve put together this guide to small garden design to help you create your very own little patch of paradise, including principles and planting ideas.
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How to Make a Bog Garden
In this post, we’ll be exploring what a bog garden is, how to repurpose your garden into one and the kinds of plants that work well in a bog garden.
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SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Sustainable Gardening: Climate-Friendly Gardening Ideas
by Jack Henderson
Sustainable gardening is one way we can all become a little ‘greener’. In this post, we’ll delve into how you can make a more sustainable garden.
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SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Drought-Resistant Plants for UK Gardens
by Jack Henderson
In this post, we’ll explore what makes a plant drought-tolerant, why that feature is becoming more important, and plants we recommend you consider.
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SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Forest Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide
by Jack Henderson
The trend of forest gardening is one we can get behind here at Roots, and in this post, we’ll be diving into what this style of gardening involves.
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