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Planting Advice

Once you've got the basics of your garden and landscape design sorted - your seating area, lawn, trees, borders and so on, you'll probably be in need of some more in-depth planting advice. Even in a small garden, well-designed planting can make a huge difference to the aesthetic appeal. Are you in favour of a traditional, romantic English border, or do you prefer something a bit more modern and structured? Here you'll find all kinds of advice, from how to grow specific flowers like peonies and roses, to beautiful ideas for borders, advice for small front gardens, and step by step guides to planting containers and window boxes. If you're ready to get going, don't miss our garden shopping page, where you'll find buying guides for everything from plant pots to garden furniture.

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