Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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US gardeners warned about a nationwide poison hemlock infestation
Plants Poison hemlock is spreading across the US on an unprecedented scale, with gardeners urged to learn to identify the dangerous plant
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Can I put bleach in my garden water feature? Here's what the experts say
How tos Is putting bleach in your garden water feature to clean it ever a good idea? Garden maintenance experts give their verdict
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What color fence paint makes a garden look bigger? The experts reveal all...
How tos Outdoor design specialists reveal what color fence paint makes a garden look bigger... and surprisingly, it's not white
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Patch Plant Hotel to reopen for the holiday season in London – now with a plant spa
Plants The one-of-a-kind plant hotel will now offer spa-style pampering sessions for your plants
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals his small garden design tips for creating the illusion of space
Landscaping Alan Titchmarsh gives failsafe advice for making a small and narrow garden look bigger – plus, more tips from garden design experts
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Award-winning garden designer Andy Sturgeon shares his tips for creating a Mediterranean garden
Outdoor Living Andy Sturgeon's tips for creating a Mediterranean garden are simple and suitable for gardens of all sizes
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A new charity event is offering a peek behind-the-scenes of the famous Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens Join the online event for an exclusive insight into this year's very special September show
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This patio theme is the most popular one on Pinterest – and you can easily bring it to your backyard
Outdoor Living The beach-themed patio is this summer's hottest patio trend – experts give top tips for bringing it to your backyard this summer
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The benefits of seaweed fertilizer make it uniquely useful in the garden, experts say
Gardens Gardening experts reveal the benefits of seaweed fertilizer for your plants, and how to use it
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The Shed of The Year winner is announced – and it's one of the most colourful ones we've seen
Garden Buildings The champion of the Shed of The Year competition has been crowned – and the winning entry has a story of heartbreak and healing behind it
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These are the foods you probably didn't know you can cook on the BBQ
Outdoor Living It's not just about sausages and burgers, according to new research by Aldi
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Should you be cleaning patio slabs with vinegar? Landscaping experts give their verdict
Landscaping Is cleaning patio slabs with vinegar a harmless and useful hack to pristine patios, or a myth to be avoided? Here's what the experts say
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You should still water your garden even after it rains – here's why
Gardens It may seem like your garden is getting all the moisture it needs, but you probably still need to water it, according to Kevin Smith
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Martha Stewart's favorite plants for outdoor planters, revealed
Plants Martha Stewart's favorite plants for outdoor planters may surprise you – and they're guaranteed to delight
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Gardening experts name the best living fence plants for your backyard
Plants The best living fence plants will help make your backyard more private and are great for wildlife
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Cleaning the pool with vodka: should you do it?
Outdoor Living A popular online hack shows cleaning the pool with vodka. We've asked pool specialists what they think
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Gardener Scott shares his top tips for creating a vertical garden
Grow Your Own The expert gardener explains the techniques you need for success with vertical gardens
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Expert tips for making a broken plan work in a small backyard
Landscaping Garden designers give their expert broken plan garden tips for making this type of layout work even in a small space
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Garden experts name the most common rose propagating mistakes
Plants These are the most common rose propagating mistakes to avoid when growing these garden favorites from cuttings
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Permeable garden tips: 5 ways to stop your outdoor space from flooding
Landscaping Taking steps to make your garden more permeable is essential for preventing flooding, experts say
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Experts explain the rainwater benefits for watering your plants
Plants The rainwater benefits for your plants are numerous; garden experts comment on the reasons you may want to start collecting rainwater instead of hosing your garden
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Experts reveal the most common vegetable harvesting mistakes
Grow Your Own Avoid these vegetable harvesting mistakes to make sure your crop doesn't go to waste
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Should you use Epsom salt in a kiddie pool to keep it clean? Here's what experts say
Outdoor Living Is the popular hack that uses Epsom salt in a kiddie pool a good idea? Find out before you stock up on salt this summer
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Martha Stewart's tomato growing tips will transform your tomato-growing game
How tos Learn from the best – with Martha Stewart's tomato growing tips, you can see where you can improve with this essential crop
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