Latest articles by Jayne Dowle
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Why doing less could be better for your backyard soil, says this expert on World Soil Day
Gardens As we celebrate World Soil Day this week, there are plenty of sustainable ways to improve your own backyard dirt
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This old-fashioned gardener’s hack will keep your plants safe from frost this winter
Plants It’s cheap and easy and could save your tender backyard plants this winter
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This colorful plant is a must for winter, says British garden expert Alan Titchmarsh
Plants It’s easy to find, plant and grow with little attention, so it’s no wonder this garden expert recommends super cheerful winter jasmine
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Expert reveals a simple trick for showing off your winter containers
Plants This expert garden designer recommends layering and staging containers to add shape and interest when things begin to look bare
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Queen Consort Camilla reveals she's a fan of this eccentric garden feature
Gardens Who would have thought the new Queen Consort would be a closet collector of that eccentric English garden ornament – the gnome?
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The cost of living crisis is putting exotic orchids under pressure – expert issues stark warning
Plants Rising energy bills are even affecting nurseries producing this elegant and hugely popular houseplant, but can anything be done?
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Monty Don's foolproof tip will protect these tropical plants over winter
Plants The expert gardener says tree ferns need a little extra TLC when temperatures drop
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Buckingham Palace gardener reveals the Royal secrets of this famous garden, but what next?
Gardens Now he’s custodian, everyone’s talking about how King Charles will take forward this gorgeous historic green space in central London
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Will King Charles still have time for his secret gardening skill now he's the monarch?
Gardens The new King is patron of the UK’s National Hedgelaying Society and has laid miles of hedgerow around his Highgrove estate. But will he still have time now he’s on the throne?
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The Bridgerton-inspired gardening trend that's set to be big in 2023
Gardens The New Victorian garden trend will be huge in 2023, according to a garden trends forecaster
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How the Great Crested Newt stopped King Charles in his tracks
Gardens When his Highgrove estate set out to build a new gift shop, King Charles's staff were warned that if the protected species was found, work would have to stop
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Mum's the word if you’re looking for cheap and cheerful garden color this fall
Plants Choose chrysanthemums this fall if you want an outdoor plant that keeps blooming through rain, hail, wind and snow
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Forget spring bulbs, this is the most popular fall-planted crop
Grow Your Own Easy to grow and exciting to taste, the humble garlic bulb is proving a hit with home gardeners
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Why this old-fashioned gardening tip could save your favorite plants this fall
Plants Use a stake or pole to mark out the position of gone-to-ground perennials and you’ll never dig them over by mistake
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Take a tour of America’s oldest public garden, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and discover its key ideas
Gardens First created in the 17th century, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is still bursting with inspiration for plant lovers
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Avoid these houseplants in the bathroom, say the experts
Plants Experts say there are some varieties of indoor plants that you should put anywhere but a steamy bathroom
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Experts warn against this fall lawn mowing mistake
Garden Tools Don’t mow your lawn after heavy rain or cold temperatures, or you’ll ruin your lawn mower experts say
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Experts reveal the top backyard color trend for 2023 – and we can't wait to try it
Outdoor Living Traditional terracotta will bring natural warmth to our outdoor spaces next year, according to insider experts
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National Garden Bureau's Bulb of the Year 2023 revealed – and it's a stunner!
Plants Step forward the spectacular tropical amaryllis to take the crown as National Garden Bureau's Bulb of the Year 2023
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Why the role of seed savers is vital to keep heirloom seeds alive in the US
Plants From Italian tomatoes to Amish melons, the heirloom seeds movement is helping US gardeners grow their own
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These are the changes you need to make to your herb garden in fall, according to the experts
Plants As temperatures cool, it's time swap out sultry summer favorites such as basil and cilantro and plant hardier sage and thyme instead
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Expert shares a bread knife hack that will transform how you replant containers in fall
How To In the rush to update outdoor planting with fresh fall color, it’s important to save the plants you want to keep – here's a simple trick from a garden expert
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Cheap DIY garden path ideas: 10 ways to build a path for less
Ideas These cheap DIY garden path ideas prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impact on your outdoor space
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Why you should plant these bulbs if you want to deter pests from your yard
Plants Don’t forget to plant Dutch daffodils this fall to brighten up the backyard come springtime, and ward off unwelcome wildlife too
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