Latest articles by Graham Rice
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Morning glory care and growing guide: expert tips for these climbing beauties
Plants Find out how to grow morning glory and moonflower climbers with prolific, trumpet-style petals and well supported, quick-growing vines
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Best garden shrubs: 10 stunning varieties to plant in your yard
Plants There are lots of brilliant garden shrubs – here are some of our favorites, including new varieties
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Cotoneaster care and growing guide: how to look after these backyard shrubs
Plants Plant cotoneaster for spring blossom and bright fall berries – our guide explains all the tips you need for success
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Ivy care and growing guide: tips for these beautiful climbing vines
Plants Learn how to look after ivy in your backyard – or even indoors
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Cherimoya care and growing guide: how to grow custard apple trees in your yard
Plants Known for their delicious fruits, cherimoya trees can be a wonderful addition to your backyard planting
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Holly care and growing guide: introduce these shrubs and trees to your yard
Plants Holly isn't just for Christmas – these plants can provide interest all year round
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Red oak tree care and growing guide: tips on how to grow these majestic trees
Plants Fast growing and reaching impressive heights, red oak trees are a classic American tree. Find out if they are right for your backyard with our expert guide
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Birch trees care and growing guide: expert tips for these elegant wonders
Plants Find out how to grow birch trees with distinctive bark and dazzling foliage for year-long interest
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Barberry care and growing guide: how to look after berberis shrubs in your backyard
Plants These expert tips will help your barberry bush flourish
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Crabapple tree care and growing guide: expert tips for these versatile trees
With beautiful foliage, spring flowers and fall fruit, crabapple trees tick every box, and there's a variety to suit everyone
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Sedum care and growing guide: how to grow stonecrops
Plants Grow versatile, resilient sedum for easy-going ground cover and vibrant rockery color
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Types of daffodils: the best varieties for brilliant spring color
Plants Find out about all the different types of daffodils you can get and try out a new variety for a stunning spring splash
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Spiraea care and growing guide: expert tips for success
Plants Learn how to grow spiraea and enjoy the bright flowers and attractive foliage of these easy-care shrubs in spring and summer
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Black-eyed Susan care and growing guide: expert tips for rudbeckia
Plants Get the best Black-eyed Susans in your garden and enjoy late summer color with our expert rudbeckia growing tips
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Potentilla varieties: 15 pretty types to take your pick from
Plants Long-flowering potentilla varieties bring a lot to a small garden and you'll soon discover why they're so in demand
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Summer clematis care and growing guide: expert advice for these pretty climbing plants
Plants Learn how to grow clematis and boring garden boundaries will soon be a thing of the past
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Butterfly bush care and growing guide: expert tips on growing buddleja
Plants Grow a butterfly bush for a stunning summertime display that is easy to maintain, wildlife-friendly and pretty as a picture
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Best evergreen shrubs: 10 choices for year-round interest
Plants Add the best evergreen shrubs to your yard and you can benefit from their flowers, foliage, color and structure all year long
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Marguerites care and growing guide: expert tips on these delightful daisies
Plants Grow pretty marguerites for easy-going summer daisies that will fill beds and borders with long-blooming cheer
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Anemones care and growing guide: tips for all-year success
Plants Learn how to grow anemones and you'll soon discover that these versatile plants are suited to every area of the garden
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Heirloom roses: top tips on how to grow these classic blooms
Plants Get growing success with our tips on how to grow heirloom roses – with their fabulous fragrance and timeless beauty, they're a beautiful addition to any plot
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Your guide to autumn pruning: get it right with our expert tips
Gardens There’s a lot more to autumn pruning than simply chopping back everything in sight. Here’s what plants to prune now and how to do it for the best results
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Best fast-growing climbing plants: 10 vines to cover vertical spaces quickly
Plants Our favorite fast-growing climbing plants will fly up their supports to quickly cover unsightly boundaries, adding privacy and interest with foliage and flowers
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Types of lavender: 15 stunning varieties to grow in your garden
Plants These types of lavender will add charm to cottage gardens, pots and patios, borders and bee-friendly plantings
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