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 Many plants that survive in full sun can adapt to part shade but they may not grow as quickly or flower as prolifically.

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The Art of Tree Trimming
An arborist’s view on pruning, tree health and cost-effective gardening
Propagating succulents
Starting new plants from cuttings saves on buying them
Propagating succulents
Starting new plants from cuttings saves on buying them
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Growing Herbs11
Herbs are so useful and growing them can be simple and easy to manage. Here are some tips for planting your own herbs. 
6 steps for transforming your garden6
These are the six major steps you should follow if planning to transform your garden. All these steps should be followed before selecting or buying plants.
How to grow lavender3
Find all the gardening tips and advice you need to grow lavender 
Digging & Cultivating1
Digging is the first stage of preparing soil for cropping. In spite of attempts to find alternatives, it remains standard practice – thorough cultivation and good drainage are vital for providing the conditions in which crops thrive. Tackled in the right way, digging is not as hard as many beginners believe.
How to Protect Fruit From Birds1
Having lavished months of care on your fruit bushes, there is nothing more exasperating than to see birds gorging themselves on your just-ripening crops. Old CDs strung from branches or sticks bearing rattling lengths of silver foil can be useful for a short time, until the birds get used to them. Netted structures – either temporary or permanent – are the best solution.
Lawn maintenance1
Toughen up the turf to keep the grass green
How to remove rose suckers1
  Suckers grow below ground on grafted roses and on the stems of standard roses. Grafting uses the rootstock of one plant to attach to another.
How to plant a bare-root tree1
  Step-by-step instructions for planting a bare-root tree
The Art of Tree Trimming1
An arborist’s view on pruning, tree health and cost-effective gardening
Making Gardening EasierHere are some gardening tips to make it easier for you to enjoy your hobby- remember, gardening isn't meant to be stressful.
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