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The Splendour of Hydrangeas

What a fitting time of the year it is to talk about Hydrangeas; due to their favourite epithet being “Christmas flower”. Growing into a handsome big shrub that gets covered by brilliantly coloured big blooms, a must have for gardens with shady areas and a sure bet to enthral with…

Feb

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A new way of looking at recycling

We tend to think of recycling as putting all our glass, cans, and cardboard in separate bags and having it picked up to be recycled. This is a great place to start, but the amazing thing about recycling is that it can be so much more Recycling can be about…

Feb

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Waste not, rather recycle

I am always amazed by the amount of black dustbin bags out on the streets on pickup day (that is if they actually pick it up). It seems that at times we waste more than what we really use and end up throwing the rest away. Recycling is one of…

Feb

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Natural Swimming Pools: More Beauty, No Chemicals

Feb

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Getting through the winter blues

With winter frosty fingers having reached us, it feels as if the colour in our homes and gardens are getting less and less. Yet, there is no reason we cannot bring colour into our lives this time of the year. The answer has to be one of my all time…

Feb

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To mulch or not to mulch

The question is always: to mulch or not to mulch? In this article we give you a breakdown to make the best decision for your garden! With the hot and dry we have been experiencing the past few weeks, all our gardens are literally feeling the heat. One of the…

Feb

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Fountains

10 Fountains to Bring Your Garden to Life

Feb

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Gardening after the holiday

With the holiday season behind us, it is back to the rat race for most of us. That means less time to spend in the garden and more time stuck in traffic. Luckily for you we have put together some of the tasks you will have to do to get…

Feb

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Mother's Day at Heckers

Make every day her day with a living gift from Heckers. Visit us for a selection of sensational Cyclamens, amazing new pink Poinsettias and an awesome array of Orchids!

Feb

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Winning Gardens of the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show

See Winning Gardens From the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show