Top tips for keeping your plants healthy in hot weather The great British summer has arrived in all its glory in the South West. It's hard enough keeping cool yourself,...
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High Street brands to refresh your wardrobe Everyone who visits our garden centres knows that Otter is all about gardens – but so much more as well! Furniture, gifts, candles,...
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Growing tasty tomatoes - even in the smallest of gardens Tomatoes are perfect for pots or grow bags and all you need is a sunny area in the garden or...
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Enjoy a May Cottage Border - plant now for best results With the weather warming up, May is the perfect time to enjoy a late Spring cottage border. Here are...
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What's the right compost for your gardening needs? Choosing the right compost or soil conditioner for your plants will help them to grow to their full potential. Some potting composts...
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Make the most of your small garden! Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a big garden. Many people don’t have a garden at all. So, if you are fortunate...
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Gardening videos If you're after advice or inspiration, please take a few minutes to watch this year's selection of 'Beautiful Gardens' videos. In this selection, you can find tips on...
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Why Otter loves Camellias Many camellias are now out in full bloom and brightening up many a garden across the South West. Their beautiful blousy blooms are a real herald...
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Springtime tips Everyone is delighted that Spring is finally here. The days are getting a little longer, and the ground is getting warmer. There is always much to do in...
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Fruitful February – gardening tips for the winter garden Fruit Funnily enough, fruit does come into February, as this is realistically the last month you would plant bare-root raspberries. If...
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