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Laying out the red carpet might be the last thing a gardener would do on their lawns, unless they were welcoming a celebrity or dignitary. However, that is precisely what horticulturalists are suggesting people do – literally. ‌

The National Trust has recommended people reuse old carpets in their gardens this month to guarantee the most spectacular flower displays when spring returns. The organisation said that allowing soil to remain bare throughout the winter months will prove detrimental to its condition by March. ‌

To improve its wellbeing, specialists recommend covering it with a substantial layer of material right now. Advice on the trust's website states: "Leaving beds empty with exposed soil over winter isn't good for soil health. Mulch empty vegetable and flowe

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