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A Guide to Wet Weather Gardening…

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Gardening in the UK can be a struggle; bad weather and cold temperatures often lead to difficult growing conditions. This year has been extremely difficult with cold temperatures and wet conditions plaguing most of spring. UK gardeners often have to … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Garden Compost…

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Many of us now regularly recycle our kitchen waste; many local councils will not pick up home waste unless it is sorted into the correct coloured bin. If you want to get rid of even more kitchen waste you can … Continue reading →

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Introducing……Dave’s Allotment!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Walton’s is proud to introduce our guest blog writer Dave Sharpe. Dave lives in Nottingham and recently took on a large allotment plot. Dave will be writing for the Walton’s blog every month and will update readers on the crops … Continue reading →

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A Quick Guide to Companion Planting…

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

Many gardeners use pesticides to try and control the amount of pests in a garden. Pests like carrot flies and slugs can cause major damage to a garden. Reducing the amount of pesticides in your garden is not just good … Continue reading →

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Create an Edible Garden…

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

Many of us grow some type of plant inside our home or outside in the garden. Most plants are decoration; the perfect way of adding colour to a garden. Growing plants does not just have to be about growing flowers; … Continue reading →

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A Quick Guide to Garden Building Cladding…

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Choosing the right garden building can be overwhelming; there are many choices and different styles to choose from. Choosing the right cladding is a big decision when choosing the right garden buildings but often many people get confused about the … Continue reading →

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Walton’s Garden Photo Competition…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Introducing the Walton’s Garden Photo Competition! Submit a photo of yourself in your garden to be in with a chance of WINNING £125.00! Got to the Walton’s Facebook Page to Enter! Pick your favourite spot in your garden and take a … Continue reading →

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Trends and Inspiration from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013…

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

The weather may be miserable outside but the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show is under way showcasing the best in garden design, landscaping and growing. This year marks 100 years of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and it hasn’t disappointed showcasing … Continue reading →

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Secure Your Garden Building…

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Spring is finally here resulting in longer nights and warmer temperatures. While this is good news for gardeners it also results in more risk for garden buildings and sheds! A shed or garden building can be rich pickings for thieves … Continue reading →

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Walton’s May Bank Holiday Balloon Competition!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Roll up, roll up…Walton’s is proud to present this May Bank Holiday Weekend Competition! To enter simply… Guess how many balloons are in this 4’ x 6’ Gardman Greenhouse!? For the greenhouse dimensions click here. We used jumbo sized party … Continue reading →

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