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		<title>The Easy Guide to Making Gardens Beneficial for Wildlife</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wildlife.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-618" title="The Easy Guide to Making Gardens Beneficial for Wildlife " src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-63-139x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Making Gardens Beneficial for Wildlife " width="139" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wildlife.pdf">Easy Guide to Making Gardens Beneficial for Wildlife</a> to discover how you can turn your back garden into a habitable environment for all kinds of wildlife and help protect the survival of hundreds of creatures.</p>
<p>We can all take simple steps to help the environment and encouraging wildlife into your garden is one way in which you can help. This guide explains all the small modifications you can make to your garden to make it habitable to different bugs, birds and all kinds of other wildlife.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wildlife.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Making Garden Beneficial for Wildlife (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Choosing Plants for Sun &amp; Shade</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Choosing Plants for Sun &#38; Shade to learn which plants flourish in the cooler shaded areas of your garden [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sun-and-shade.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-611" title="The Easy Guide to Choosing Plants for Sun &amp; Shade" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-53-127x300.png" alt="Picture 5" width="127" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sun-and-shade.pdf">Easy Guide to Choosing Plants for Sun &amp; Shade</a> to learn which plants flourish in the cooler shaded areas of your garden and which bask in the sunnier spots.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s very easy to put plants in parts of your garden without thinking about the conditions, particularly if you&#8217;re an inexperienced gardener. This guide explains how to identify the best plants for different areas of your garden.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sun-and-shade.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Choosing Plants for Sun &amp; Shade (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children and learn how you can make gardening an exciting and educational hobby for kids. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/children.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-605" title="The Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-43-131x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children" width="131" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/children.pdf">Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children</a> and learn how you can make gardening an exciting and educational hobby for kids.</p>
<p>There are literally hundreds of fun gardening activities that can really get children interested in the outdoors. This guide is jam-packed with ideas and projects that show gardening isn&#8217;t just for grown-ups.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/children.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Making Gardening Fun for Children (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Weed Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/weedkilling.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-523" title="The Easy Guide to Weed Control" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-92-135x300.png" alt="Picture 9" width="135" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/weedkilling.pdf">Easy Guide to Weed Control</a> to discover all the tips and tricks you need to win the battle against the weeds in your garden.</p>
<p>Weeds eat up valuable nutrients, light and water that could be used by your plants, so getting rid of them is important if you want the plants you love to reach their full potential. This guide explains how you can rid your garden of weeds and ensure they don&#8217;t come back.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/weedkilling.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Weed Control (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Watering &amp; Feeding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Watering &#38; Feeding to learn all there is to know about good plant watering and feeding techniques. If you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Water-feed.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-517" title="The Easy Guide to Watering &amp; Feeding" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-82-140x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Watering &amp; Feeding" width="140" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Water-feed.pdf">Easy Guide to Watering &amp; Feeding</a> to learn all there is to know about good plant watering and feeding techniques.</p>
<p>If you want the plants in your garden to grow as well as they possibly can, then watering and feeding them regularly and in the right way, is essential. This guide explains how you should be altering the water and nutrients you provide your plants with at the different stages of the year.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Water-feed.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Watering &amp; Feeding (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Growing Trees</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Growing Trees and learn about the important considerations and processes you need to know before planting a tree in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Trees.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-511" title="The Easy Guide to Growing Trees" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-72-139x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Growing Trees" width="139" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Trees.pdf">Easy Guide to Growing Trees</a> and learn about the important considerations and processes you need to know before planting a tree in your garden.</p>
<p>Trees come in all shapes and sizes and make an imposing feature in your garden. However, planting a tree isn&#8217;t as straightforward as you might think, which makes this guide invaluable reading if you&#8217;re not particularly knowledgeable about the process.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Trees.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Growing Trees (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil</title>
		<link>http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/managing-soil-easy-guide</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil to learn more about how you can care for your soil to ensure your plants grow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/soil.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-503" title="The Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-62-137x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil" width="137" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/soil.pdf">Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil</a> to learn more about how you can care for your soil to ensure your plants grow to be strong and healthy.</p>
<p>Soil needs to be looked after in the same way that you look after the plants in your garden. Without care and frequent maintenance it can become weak and vulnerable to the elements. This guide gives you all the advice you need to ensure the soil in your garden remains solid and robust.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/soil.pdf">Click here to download the Easy Guide to Managing Your Soil (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Growing Shrubs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:50:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/?p=494</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Growing Shrubs to discover how you can add shape and structure to your garden with strategically planted shrubs. There [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/shrubs.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-495" title="Picture 5" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-52-135x300.png" alt="Picture 5" width="135" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/shrubs.pdf">Easy Guide to Growing Shrubs</a> to discover how you can add shape and structure to your garden with strategically planted shrubs.</p>
<p>There are many different types of shrubs which provide fragrance, foliage, fruit or flowers depending on which you choose to plant. This guide takes you through the different shrubs and explains the planting process as well as some tips for achieving the best results.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/shrubs.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Growing Shrubs (PDF) </a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Seeds &amp; Cuttings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Seeds &#38; Cuttings if you&#8217;re keen to learn more about nurturing plants from the tiniest seed or plant cutting. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/seeds-and-cuttings.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-490" title="Picture 4" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-42-129x300.png" alt="Picture 4" width="129" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/seeds-and-cuttings.pdf">Easy Guide to Seeds &amp; Cuttings</a> if you&#8217;re keen to learn more about nurturing plants from the tiniest seed or plant cutting.</p>
<p>Some people are happy to visit their local garden centre and in pick out plants that can be easily added to their garden and will flower with very little work. However, if you&#8217;re a more seasoned gardener or like the idea of doing things from scratch, this guide tells you everything you need to know about growing plants from seeds and cuttings.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/seeds-and-cuttings.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Seeds &amp; Cuttings (PDF)</a></p>
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		<title>The Easy Guide to Salad Crops</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Daniels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download this free Easy Guide to Salad Crops and learn all you need to know about growing these delicious plants. There&#8217;s nothing more rewarding than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/salads.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-484" title="The Easy Guide to Salad Crops" src="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Picture-13-122x300.png" alt="The Easy Guide to Salad Crops" width="122" height="300" /></a>Download this free <a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/salads.pdf">Easy Guide to Salad Crops</a> and learn all you need to know about growing these delicious plants.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing more rewarding than growing salad and picking it from your own garden and this guide shares with you all the tips and tricks you could ever need to start doing just that today.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/salads.pdf">Click here to download The Easy Guide to Salad Crops (PDF)</a></p>
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