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rom kitchen gardens to immaculately-manicured showpieces, everyone has their own ideas about how a garden should look, and what it should contribute to family life. A garden might have to serve several purposes – for play, relaxation, entertainment or even to provide food. But each garden is someone’s pride and joy, and we love them all.
GREEN, GREEN GRASS A well-manicured lawn is of course the crowning glory of many gardens, but keeping it in trim requires time and dedication. Among the little routine tasks you have to do are to remove weeds such as dandelions, scatter new grass seed on bare patches, 112
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aerate the turf by spiking with a fork, and rake out dead grass in the autumn. On heavy clay soil it can be helpful to open up space using a garden fork every 10cm or so, and brush in some sharp sand to improve aeration and prevent compaction. Try to avoid the temptation to use weed-killer as it doesn’t help the overall health of the lawn. But that’s just the tip of the lawn maintenance iceberg. The real job is of course regular mowing; you need to do this job at least once a week in summer, and every two weeks In spring autumn and warm winters. Mowing encourages root development and healthy overall growth.
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From a rustic idyll to a Japanese Zen garden, every plot has its own characteristics and special charm. We look at some of the top trends to tempt you into the garden
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