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Trees & Ornamentals Guides

How To Control Weeds Around A Hedge

Unwanted weeds can quickly encroach upon the beauty of your hedge, undermining its health and aesthetics. In this blog, we'll explore effective strate...

13th December, 2023

Trees & Ornamentals Guides

What is Mulch

Put simply, mulching just means adding a thick layer of material to the earth to prevent moisture loss and weed growth. It can also help improve soil...

3rd June, 2024

Trees & Ornamentals Guides

How to Protect Plants Against Temperature Fluctuations

Our increasingly unpredictable weather can send confusing messages to plants and occasionally result in their untimely demise – especially during wint...

10th January, 2025

Trees, Plants & Ornamentals

Hot Weather Affecting Your Plants? Use Mulch!

When it comes to keeping plants healthy in hot weather, mulch is your garden hero. Find out why and how to use it to best effect.

11th July, 2025

Gardening Blog

Guide to Garden Compost and Mulch

Our increasing weather extremes - alternating between relentless rain and dry summers – makes mulching an essential strategy for gardeners. Let’s dig...

16th July, 2026

Gardening Blog

Will Herbicides Harm the Wildlife in my Garden?

Focus on targeted application and timing to reduce impacts on wildlife. Read on to find out how.

18th December, 2025

Gardening Blog

How Does Cold Weather Affect Plants?

We spend time and effort investing in our gardens through the growing season and it can be disheartening to see our plants suffer from unexpected fros...

10th January, 2025

Gardening Blog

Can You Stop Weeds Before They Emerge?

To stop weeds from emerging, you will need to use a pre-emergent weedkiller, or a physical method of blocking germination. Read on to find out more.

21st April, 2026

Gardening Blog

Creating Happy Heat-Resistant Gardens

Gardens exposed to heat and drought face a unique set of challenges. Find out how to help your garden cope with our top tips for creating happy heat-r...

20th June, 2025

Weeds

Cleavers

Cleavers (Galium aparine) - often known by colloquial names like sticky willy, goosegrass, or Velcro weed - is a very common and prolific annual weed...

3rd August, 2026

Gardening Blog

Gardening in a Changing Climate

With ongoing temperature rises, more rainfall, and an increase in the number of dry spells, it can be difficult to know how to plan resilient planting...

20th December, 2024

Gardening Blog

Can You Apply Fertiliser in Winter?

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at Agrigem is: “Can I apply fertiliser in winter?” Most want to know about lawn and grassland fertil...

10th January, 2025