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Lupins care guide: growing advice for these structural summer blooms
Plants Learn how to grow lupins in your garden and enjoy their architectural form and vibrant color
By Graham Rice • Published
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Plants for retaining walls: 12 ways to brighten your boundary
Plants Our pick of the best plants for retaining walls will add color, texture and interest to terraces and boundaries
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Calathea plant care and growing guide: top tips for these popular houseplants
Plants Calathea are almost unbeatable for their incredible leaf patterns, and with our care advice you can keep your plants looking beautiful all year
By Zia Allaway • Published
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16 beautiful penstemon varieties for your planting scheme
Plants Our favorite penstemon varieties are easy-going with a long flowering season, plus these excellent border perennials will attract many pollinating insects
By Anne Swithinbank • Published
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How to prune a magnolia tree: a simple step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to prune a magnolia tree or bush so that it looks elegant and flowers prolifically year after year
By Graham Rice • Published
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Snapdragons care guide: how to plant and grow antirrhinums
Plants Learn how to grow snapdragons for a versatile way of adding summer color to your flower beds and patio pots
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to kill tree roots: remove them from your backyard with these tips
How To Knowing how to kill tree roots can come in handy whether you've recently cut down a tree or simply need to clear ground for new landscaping plans
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning yews: top tips for getting your hedges, topiary, and trees in shape
Plants By pruning yews correctly, you can create all sorts of neat and structural shapes in your backyard – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Caring for hydrangeas in pots: container growing made easy
Plants Our advice on caring for hydrangeas in pots will make it easy to add these beautiful blooms to your container display
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to plant a magnolia tree: an easy step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to plant a magnolia tree or bush so that it grows away well to bring you years of pleasure
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to deadhead daffodils: when and why to do it
How To Find out how to deadhead daffodils to help improve future flowering
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Pruning raspberries: when and how to do it, including tips from Monty Don
How To Pruning raspberries is a must-do job whether they're summer or fall bearing. Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Types of euphorbia: 16 stunning varieties for beds, borders and pots
Plants These types of euphorbia will bring a zesty, versatile beauty to every type of garden, big and small
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Color of hydrangeas: how to change the hue of your plant's blooms
Plants Learning how to change the color of hydrangeas in your backyard is simple – we explain all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Azaleas plant care and growing guide: how to grow these star shrubs
Plants Azaleas are among the best garden shrubs available. And with the right care you will be rewarded with dazzling flowers throughout spring
By Graham Rice • Published
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Hardening off plants: how, when and why to do it
How To Hardening off plants will gradually expose tender seedlings and cuttings to outdoor weather, and help them toughen up before being planted out
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Best indoor succulents: 11 varieties to grow in your home
Plants Loved for their foliage and shapes, indoor succulents range from tiny types ideal for a windowsill to large, leafy plants that make a bold statement
By Zia Allaway • Published
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How to get rid of dandelions in a lawn: expert tips for removing them
How To Our simple guide on how to get rid of dandelions in a lawn will help you remove them with ease and stop them from growing back
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Vegetables to plant in April: 10 crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own Feast your eyes on the best vegetables to plant in April, and crack on with courgettes, runner beans, giant squash and more
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Deer-resistant plants: 10 options to grow in your yard
Plants Include these deer-resistant plants in your flower beds, borders and patio containers to deter hungry deer from eating your prized flowers and foliage
By Graham Rice • Published
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April gardening jobs: our top 10 tasks to do this month
Gardens Tick off these April gardening jobs so you can enjoy a colorful, healthy garden this spring and summer
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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What to plant in April: 10 ideas for color and interest in your garden
Plants Our top ideas for what to plant in April will give your garden a boost for the warmer weather ahead
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Fragrant plants: delight the senses with these scented favorites
Plants No garden is complete without fragrant plants, so create the ultimate sensory experience with our pick of the most deliciously scented blooms
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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How to make fertilizer and fertilize plants for free: 6 simple and cheap methods
How To Nourish your plants on a budget with these tips on how to make fertilizer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Gas vs charcoal grill: tips to help you choose
Outdoor Living Weighing up the pros and cons of a gas vs charcoal grill can be tough – but not with our handy guide
By Laura Crombie • Published
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Types of delphiniums: 14 beautiful varieties for your garden
Plants Here are our top types of delphiniums for brightening summer borders
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Nasturtiums care: expert tips on how to grow these hard-working plants
Plants Find out how to grow nasturtiums for the ultimate edible flower, hardworking herb and useful companion plant that can boost your garden's vitality
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to get rid of mushrooms in a lawn: tips for controlling fungi
How To Follow our expert tips on how to get rid of mushrooms in a lawn and prevent them from growing in your grass
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Box blight: how to identify, prevent, and treat this common disease
How To Our expert advice on box blight treatment and prevention will help keep your classic evergreen shrubs looking their best
By Holly Crossley • Published