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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Garden border planting ideas: 6 stunning layouts to try in your plot
Landscaping With advice on what to plant and where, our garden border planting ideas will show you how to create everything from a low-maintenance border to a pretty cottage garden design
By Tabi Jackson Gee • Published
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How to get rid of bamboo: tips for clearing invasive varieties of this plant
How To If you need to know how to get rid of bamboo in your garden, we can help
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Types of red twig dogwood: 11 eye-catching varieties for your plot
Plants Our favorite types of red twig dogwood will introduce bold color and striking shapes to your plot
By Graham Rice • Published
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Propagating succulents: 4 step-by-step tips to get more plants for free
Plants Propagating succulents will help you expand your indoor houseplant display, fast
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Snowdrops growing guide and essential care advice
Plants Find out how to grow snowdrops for pretty drifts of early spring color that will instantly lift your spirits
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to plant a border for year round color in the garden: follow our step-by-step guide
How To A garden designer shares her secrets on how to plant a border for year round color in the garden
By Tabi Jackson Gee • Published
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Bleeding hearts: how to grow and care for dicentra
Plants Find out how to grow bleeding hearts with our expert tips on planting and caring for dicentra, plus propagation and problem solving
By Graham Rice • Published
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Rubber plant care and growing tips: expert advice for this easy-care houseplant
Plants Find out about rubber plant care and add one of the most popular houseplants to your collection
By Sarah Wilson • 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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Killing grass in flower beds: 5 methods for success
How To Discover the best solutions for killing grass in flower beds without harming the environment, and get rid of this common border weed that plagues gardeners
By Hazel Sillver • 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 Hazel Sillver • Published
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Honeysuckle growing tips: expert advice for this fragrant climbing plant
Plants A cottage-garden classic, grow honeysuckle in your garden and you'll be in for a real treat when the blooms burst open and fill the air with scent
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Expert warns gardeners against growing bamboo as house is invaded by the plant
Plants 'I would urge anyone considering planting bamboo to think twice,' says Nic Seal, founder, and MD of Environet UK
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Red twig dogwood plant care and growing tips: expert advice for this stunning shrub
Plants Find out how to grow and care for the spectacular red twig dogwood shrub and add blazing color and seasonal interest to your landscaping
By Graham Rice • Published
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Bog plants: 15 moisture-loving plants for damp areas of your garden
Plants Growing bog plants that will suit the wetter areas of your garden will always create an enchanting display in your plot
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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12 low-light indoor plants for shady spots in your home
Plants If you’re looking for low-light indoor plants that will thrive in dark or gloomy spots our experts have the solutions
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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North America and Europe have this most popular houseplant in common
Plants The South American native is setting trends on both sides of the Atlantic – do you own this social sensation?
By Megan Slack • Published
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Orchid care: expert growing tips for these beautiful indoor blooms
Plants All the info you need for success with growing orchids as houseplants
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Plants for north facing walls: 11 picks for a shady boundary
Plants The best plants for north facing walls can elevate a traditionally gloomy spot with foliage, textures and flowers
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Published
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Plants for rockeries: 16 top choices for rock gardens
Plants Our selection of the best plants for rockeries will all thrive in the well drained soil of your rock garden
By Teresa Conway • Published
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This plant celebrates one of 2022’s biggest trends – you’ll see it everywhere this summer
Plants This ‘architectural’ piece is set to be the statement your summer scheme needs – and its sales are rocketing
By Megan Slack • Published
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February gardening jobs: 10 must-do tasks for the month
Gardens As spring approaches, the most important February gardening jobs will ensure your plot is in great shape and ready for the warmer weather
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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14 cutting garden flowers for stunning homegrown blooms
Plants Our guide to the best cutting garden flowers will ensure you can fill your house with beautiful cut flowers for less
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Published
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Spider plant propagation: simple tips for getting new plants for free
Plants This expert advice on spider plant propagation will soon have you upping the level of greenery in your home
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Spider plant care: expert growing advice for keeping these houseplants healthy
Plants The spider plant is one of the easiest houseplants out there to look after – here's how to keep yours looking great for years to come
By Holly Crossley • Published
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This is the perfect temperature for houseplants, according to a study
Plants New research reveals the perfect temperature for houseplants to make sure our leafy friends grow healthily
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Types of cosmos: 15 beautiful varieties to grow
Plants Our guide to the best types of cosmos for flower power, wildlife, and cut flowers
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Peace lily care and growing tips: help your plant thrive
Plants Our peace lily care tips will make it simple to look after the glossy foliage and stylish white blooms of this easy-going houseplant
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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What to plant in February: 10 options for borders and pots
Plants Our top ideas for what to plant in February will ensure your beds, borders and containers are looking their best for the warmer months ahead
By Ruth Hayes • Published