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Best fast-growing plants: 10 speedy growers for your yard
Plants Add the best fast-growing plants to your plot and enjoy impressive foliage, structure and color in double quick time
By Graham Rice • Published
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Calendula varieties: 16 pot marigolds to plant in your garden
Plants Discover the best calendula varieties to add a burst of sunshine to your planting scheme all summer long
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Gardenia care and growing guide: how to grow these scented, showy houseplants
Plants With our expert tips on gardenia care, these notoriously tricky plants will thrive in your home
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Vegetables to plant in May: 10 crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in May, and grow cherry tomatoes, baby corn, butternut squash and more
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to get rid of woodpeckers: 5 humane ways to help protect your property
How To These tips on how to get rid of woodpeckers will keep these birds at bay
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips
Plants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
By Zia Allaway • Published
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How to grow strawberries: expert tips on growing this summertime treat
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow strawberries in your garden for a delicious supply of sweet, juicy fruit
By Laura Crombie • Published
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Verbascum varieties: 16 amazing options for bright summer spires
Plants Our favorite verbascum varieties to add vertical accents to borders and provide nectar for bees
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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What to plant in May: 10 ways to brighten borders and pots
Plants Discover what to plant in May so you can add long-lasting color to your garden for the months ahead
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Redbud care and growing guide: tips for healthy cercis trees and shrubs
Plants Learn how to grow redbud and you can enjoy their dazzling color and structure in your plot
By Graham Rice • Published
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Foxgloves care and growing guide: how to grow these cottage-garden classics
Plants Discover how to grow foxgloves for glorious spires of flowers that provide food for bees in summer
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Cosmos care and growing guide: expert tips on these well-loved summer annuals
Plants Learn how to grow cosmos for easy-going blooms that will fill your garden with long-lasting loveliness
By Graham Rice • Published
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Propagating hydrangeas: simple ways to get more stunning shrubs for free
Plants Bring extra structure and color to your garden by propagating hydrangeas – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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16 phlomis varieties to add height and depth to your borders
Plants Our favorite phlomis varieties will light up your garden with their tall stems and pretty rings of flowers
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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How to get free seeds: 7 budget-saving solutions to increase your collection for less
How To Follow our expert tips on how to get free seeds for your garden and fill your flower and vegetable beds fast
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Types of lilies: 16 gorgeous varieties to choose from
Plants It’s worth planting different types of lilies for the divine glamour and scent they will bring to your summer garden
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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16 varieties of garden pinks: stunning types of dianthus to grow
Plants There's so much to love about old-fashioned garden pinks with their gorgeous scent and pretty frilled petals
By Anne Swithinbank • Published
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Heuchera care guide: how to grow coral bells in your garden
Plants We've got all the advice you need on how to grow heuchera, so you can enjoy their stunning foliage and flowers in your yard
By Graham Rice • Published
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Best patio plants: 21 picks for year-round color and style
Plants These top-performing patio plants will keep your space looking fabulous every month of the year
By Sally Jenner • Published
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Best annual flowers and plants: 16 picks for bold summer color
Plants Sow bold, bright annual flowers in your garden for a riot of vivid color throughout the summer months
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Wood deck vs composite – which is right for you?
Landscaping We weigh up the pros and cons of wood deck vs composite to help you decide the best option for your yard
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Purple flowers: 16 eye-catching blooms for instant impact
Plants If you love purple flowers, include these stunning options in your planting scheme for decadent, bold borders
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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How long does it take grass to grow? What to expect when sowing a new lawn
Landscaping Wondering 'how long does it take grass to grow?' – we've got the answers, plus ways to speed up the process
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow peas: expert sowing, planting and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow peas and enjoy the simple pleasures of tasty prolific crops that are always a kitchen favorite
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to clean a patio umbrella: a simple step-by-step guide to getting it right
How To Find out how to clean a patio umbrella and make sure yours stays looking as good as new for longer
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Are pizza ovens worth it and how much do they cost?
Outdoor Living If you're wondering are pizza ovens worth it, we've got all the information you need to help you decide if this alfresco cooking gadget is right for you
By Ginevra Benedetti • Published
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How to transplant a magnolia tree or bush in 9 easy steps
How To Learn how to transplant a magnolia and make sure that your prized tree will thrive in its new location
By Graham Rice • Published
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Plants for covering walls: 12 ways to conceal boundaries
Plants These beautiful plants for covering walls will inject color, texture and provide a valuable habitat and food for wildlife
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Patio vs deck – which is best for your garden?
Landscaping Trying to pick between patio vs deck? We round up the pros and cons of each to help you decide
By Holly Crossley • Published