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GARDEN
GARDEN

CONTAIN YOUR JOY

You don’ t need a huge garden to enjoy spring colour. Containers can transform patios, balconies, entrances and smaller outdoor spaces. Potted plants depend on you for water and nutrients, so check them regularly. Keep the growing medium moist rather than waterlogged and feed plants when necessary.

“ You don’ t need a huge garden to enjoy spring colour.”

Spring also brings plenty of tender new growth, making regular pest checks important. Look closely at growing tips, buds and the undersides of leaves for signs of unwanted visitors.

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