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Dryopteris & Hardy Ferns: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lush, Architectural Fern Displays

| 13 Feb, 2026

Dryopteris and hardy ferns add lush, architectural greenery to shaded beds and woodland gardens. Easy to grow and perfect for damp, low‑light areas, these ferns provide year‑round structure and texture. Explore Dartana’s range of UK‑grown fern plug plants...

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Foxgloves (Digitalis): How to Grow, Care For & Enjoy These Cottage Garden Icons

| 13 Feb, 2026

Foxgloves (Digitalis) are iconic cottage‑garden plants known for their tall spires of bell‑shaped blooms that attract bees and add height, colour and elegance to borders. They thrive in partial shade, prefer moist, well‑drained soil, and self‑seed naturally...

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Jobs To Do In March (UK Garden): The Dartana Guide

| 12 Feb, 2026

March is about momentum and timing. Follow the checklist below to keep sowing, pruning, feeding and planting in the right order — and use the linked Dartana plants, guides and videos to move faster.

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Musa (Banana Plants): The Ultimate Guide to Growing Tropical Drama in UK Gardens

| 11 Feb, 2026

Musa plants bring bold, exotic impact to any garden, creating instant jungle style with their large architectural leaves and fast growth. Perfect for tropical‑themed borders, sheltered patios or container displays, they thrive in rich soil and consistent...

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Brunnera ‘Alexander’s Great’: The Ultimate Shade Garden Showstopper

| 11 Feb, 2026

Brunnera ‘Alexander’s Great’ is a bold, silver‑leaved perennial perfect for brightening shady spaces. Its huge heart‑shaped leaves create a striking mound of year‑round interest, while sky‑blue spring flowers add a delicate touch. Hardy, low‑maintenance,...

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Why Winter Pruning Sets You Up for a Better Spring Garden

| 06 Feb, 2026

Winter is the ideal time to prune many plants. With leaves gone and growth slowed, it’s easier to shape trees and shrubs, remove damage, and encourage stronger spring growth. Here’s what to prune now — and what to leave until later.

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5 Early February Garden Jobs That Transform Your Spring Garden

| 05 Feb, 2026

Early February is one of the quietest — yet most influential — months in the gardening year. A little pruning, mulching, dividing, and clearing now sets up your borders for a healthier, more vibrant spring. These five simple tasks will give you maximum...

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February Seed Sowing Guide (UK): What to Sow Now for Veg & Flowers

| 04 Feb, 2026

February is the perfect month to start sowing seeds under cover. Warm‑loving crops like chillies, peppers, aubergines and tomatoes benefit from a heated propagator, while onions, leeks, lettuces, peas, broad beans and hardy annual flowers can be started...

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Cold‑Tolerant Crops You Can Sow Now (February, UK)

| 03 Feb, 2026

A February sow‑now list of hardy veg and flowers with sowing methods, spacings, and low‑tech protection for UK growers.

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February Garden Jobs Checklist (UK Growers)

| 03 Feb, 2026

A practical, time‑saving checklist of high‑value February tasks for UK gardeners, from pruning and soil prep to early sowing and greenhouse hygiene.

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How to Make Snail‑Wrap Seed & Cutting Rolls: The Ultimate Low‑Cost Propagation Method for UK Gardeners

| 02 Feb, 2026

Snail‑wrap propagation rolls are a simple, space‑saving way to start seeds and root cuttings indoors. Using materials like bubble wrap, paper towels, and seed compost, you can create a warm, moisture‑steady micro‑environment that boosts germination and...

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Cold Frame & Greenhouse Crops to Sow in February: Peas, Lettuce, Spinach & Broad Beans

| 30 Jan, 2026

Peas/broad beans in modules or guttering; hardy lettuce/spinach in trays; ventilate on bright days; protect from cold snaps with fleece; harden before planting out.

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Musa Basjoo: The Ultimate Hardy Banana for UK Gardens

| 28 Jan, 2026

Musa basjoo is the UK’s hardiest banana and creates instant tropical impact with huge leaves and rapid growth. Plant in rich soil, feed well, water regularly, and protect the trunk in winter. Ideal for exotic gardens and architectural design.

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Plug Plant Success: 14‑Day Plan + Spacing Guide

| 28 Jan, 2026

A practical, UK‑ready blueprint for getting plug plants off to a flying start. Follow the 14‑day acclimatisation plan, use the simple spacing calculator, and match care to your microclimate. Ideal for beginners and busy gardeners who want reliable results...

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