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How to Use Ladybirds (Adalia bipunctata Larvae)

Posted by Mr Middleton on 29th May 2026

How to Use Ladybirds (Adalia bipunctata Larvae)
How to Use Ladybirds (Adalia bipunctata Larvae) Important Information Before Release Your Ladybird larvae are living insects and should be released as soon as possible after arrival. If immediate release is not possible, store them in a cool place (8–10°C) for no longer than 24–48 hours. For best results: Release when temperatures are consistently above 8–10°C. Choose a …
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How to Grow Stunning Amaryllis Blooms Indoors This Winter

21st Oct 2025

How to Grow Stunning Amaryllis Blooms Indoors This Winter
Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Amaryllis Blooms Amaryllis are one of the easiest and most spectacular flowering bulbs you can grow indoors — perfect for bringing vibrant colour to your home during the darker months. With just a little care, you’ll be rewarded with bold, trumpet-shaped blooms that last for weeks. Here’s how to grow them successfully: Choose the Right PotSelect …
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How to Grow Camassia– The Effortless Naturalizer

Posted by Mr Middleton on 13th Oct 2025

How to Grow Camassia– The Effortless Naturalizer
Hello Gardener, This week we’re celebrating Camassia — one of the easiest and most rewarding bulbs for Irish gardens. With their tall, starry blooms in shades of blue or creamy white, Camassias bring a touch of wild meadow charm to late spring. They thrive in damp Irish soils and look wonderful planted in drifts through lawns, wild areas, or mixed borders. How to G …
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Growing Guide to Our Narcissi Collection by RHS Division

Posted by Mr Middleton on 6th Oct 2025

Growing Guide to Our Narcissi Collection by RHS Division
Growing Guide to Narcissi (Daffodils) Narcissi (daffodils) are among the most cherished spring-flowering bulbs. At Mr Middleton Garden Shop, we’re delighted to offer an extensive range, with varieties across the RHS’s 13 official divisions. Their versatility, reliability, and dazzling variety make them perfect for borders, containers, naturalised plantings, and cutting garde …
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