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Chris's Garden Jobs Gardening Articles
This week's jobs - 8th March 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 08th March 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
You can start to admire some of your handiwork after seeds planted earlier in the year start to poke through. We dig up ideas on what to do to make sure they aren't neglected, and show how frogs could be the answer to your slug problems. Read More
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This week's jobs - 1st March 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 01st March 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
It's hard to overestimate the significance of the soil in your garden. Keeping it high in nutrients is central to having beautiful blooms. No matter how hard you try, weeds fight to come out on top. Find out how to combat them. Read More
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This week's jobs - 22nd February 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 22nd February 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
Some plants are eager to bloom at this time of year, so tending to these is an important job. Help them fight off the effects of slowly rising temperatures, and find the ideal species to bring washes of vibrant colour into your garden. Read More
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This week's jobs - 15th February 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 15th February 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
Giving your house a spring clean is on your 'to do' list, and it's no different for your garden. There couldn't be a better time to wash out your water butt or give your plants a head start with a good, hearty feed. Read More
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Chris's Scholars Prepare
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Thursday 11th February 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
Having had to postpone the first event due to the snow, the shortlisted candidates for the 2010 Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship, sponsored by Bradstone, met up this month at The Three Counties Showground in Malvern, for a seminar hosted by Chri... Read More
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This week's jobs - 8th February 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 08th February 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
We've reached that time of year when lovers are in the spotlight, so if you thought that only roses which were the key to romance, then think again. Learn how you can grow the perfect Valentine gift or a long-lasting symbol of eternal love. Read More
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This week's jobs - 25th January 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 25th January 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
Bring a fresh touch to your garden with evergreen ferns. It's also time for cleaning up borders, planting out faded bulbs and checking that there's plenty of moisture in compost for evergreens. Plus, don't waste any time - plan ahead and get ordering... Read More
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This week's jobs - 18th January 2010
Posted by ChrisBeardshaw
Monday 18th January 2010
Category: Chris's Garden Jobs
Of all the visitors to your garden, you'll probably want to make your feathered friends feel most at home. Putting up nesting boxes can give birds a helping hand in looking for somewhere to shelter. Also, check any timberwork now to protect against b... Read More
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