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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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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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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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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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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
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How to grow sweet peas: expert advice for fabulous summer blooms
Plants Our tips on how to grow sweet peas include everything you need to know on sowing, planting, and picking
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Spring lawn care tips: 7 steps to revive your turf in time for warmer weather
How To These top spring lawn care tips will help you get your lushest grass yet through scarifying, mowing, feeding, and more
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning forsythia: when and how to do it the right way
How To Find out about pruning forsythia correctly so you can keep this pretty shrub in the best possible shape
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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Sweet pea varieties: 16 beautiful blooms for summertime scent
Plants Our favorite sweet pea varieties for a riot of cheering color and fresh cut flowers
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning buddleja: tips to get your bee-friendly shrub in order
How To Our advice on pruning buddleja will help you encourage beautiful blooms and strong growth for your butterfly bush
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to lay turf: 6 steps for a lush green lawn in your garden
How To Our step-by-step guide will show you how to lay turf for a verdant stretch of green, fast
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Pruning honeysuckle: simple tips for tidying up these fragrant beauties
Plants Pruning honeysuckle is a straightforward job but will reward you with healthier and better-shaped plants – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Witch hazel plant care: how to grow this winter-flowering shrub in your garden
Plants Witch hazels dazzle with their eye-catching ribbons and many exude a spicy fragrance, too – here's how to grow them successfully
By Graham Rice • Published
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The time to go peat free is approaching, but what does it mean for gardeners?
Gardens Is multi-purpose peat-free compost a direct replacement for peat and do we know how to use it? Amateur Gardening's editor Garry Coward-Williams investigates
By Garry Coward-Williams • Published
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Yellow flowers: 16 pretty picks for brightening your backyard
Plants These yellow plants will bring instant sunshine to your outdoor space
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Types of hellebores: 13 varieties to brighten the winter garden
Plants We've rounded up our favorite types of hellebores so you can pick the best ones for your borders and containers
By Holly Crossley • Published
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What to plant when: monthly guide to beds, borders and pots
Plants Plan your planting month by month by knowing what to plant when in 2022 for 12 months of color and interest
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Types of tulips: 21 stunning varieties to plant in your plot
Plants Discover the perfect types of tulips for your borders and containers with these beautiful options for amazing spring color
By Anne Swithinbank • Published
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White flowers: 12 elegant choices for beautiful borders and pots
Plants These are our favorite white flowers, from scented show-stoppers to spring bulbs
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow hellebores: top tips for growing these beautiful winter blooms
Plants Learning how to grow hellebores will reward you with flowers even in the snowy depths of winter
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to prune blackcurrant bushes: all you need to know
How To Learn how to prune blackcurrant bushes to keep your plant producing plenty of fruit year after year
By Lucy Chamberlain • Published
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Best winter flowering shrubs: 11 picks for seasonal blooms
Plants Bring the hardiest and best winter flowering shrubs into your garden and you'll be rewarded with pretty blooms and scent
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Types of plum trees: 12 varieties to grow for a fruitful autumn harvest
Grow Your Own We've rounded up some of the best types of plum trees for a bumper crop of delicious fruit
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Greengages, plums and damsons – what's the difference?
Grow Your Own Want to know what sets greengages, plums and damsons apart from one another? We reveal all when it comes to these delicious stone fruits
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to prune a plum tree: easy steps to keep cordon, bush or pyramid forms in top condition
How To Learning how to prune a plum tree properly will keep them looking their best and give your fruit harvest a boost
By Janey Goulding • Published
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This stunning autumnal shrub has been crowned Chelsea Plant of the Year 2021
Plants The Chelsea Plant of the Year 2021 is the Cercis Canadensis 'Eternal Flame'
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Autumn lawn care tips: how to get yours looking its best this season
How To Need some autumn lawn care advice to revitalize your grass for the months ahead? Our guide has you covered
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Best coastal plants: 21 top choices that will thrive near the ocean
Plants The best coastal plants are known for their color, texture and movement as they shift and ripple in a sea breeze. Here's what to plant in a coastal garden
By Sarah Wilson • Published