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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Marguerites care and growing guide: expert tips on these delightful daisiesPlants Grow pretty marguerites for easy-going summer daisies that will fill beds and borders with long-blooming cheer
By Graham Rice Published
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Anemones care and growing guide: tips for all-year successPlants Learn how to grow anemones and you'll soon discover that these versatile plants are suited to every area of the garden
By Graham Rice Published
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Best plants for butterflies: 16 nectar-rich flower and shrubs to growPlants Grow the best plants for butterflies and you can lure these much-loved insets to your yard by providing them with all the nectar they will need
By Beth Murton Published
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Cutting garden flowers: 21 top choices for stunning homegrown displaysPlants Our guide to the best cutting garden flowers will help you fill your house with beautiful blooms for less
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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This flower is revealed as the most popular on Instagram this summerPlants When it comes to our favorite flowers to snap, roses are top of the list – and here’s why we love them
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Experts reveal a tip for keeping garden planters cool in a heatwavePlants Plants in pots and containers are a highlight of any garden or backyard, but they need special care when the mercury starts to climb in a heatwave
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to collect rainwater: 5 ways to save and re-use rainfall in your yardHow To Learn how to collect rainwater at home so you can store this precious resource and keep your plants and crops watered for free
By Flora Baker Published
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Powdery mildew: how to get rid of white fungus on plantsHow To Discover how to prevent and treat powdery mildew so you get get rid of this fungal disease on your plants and crops
By Teresa Conway Published
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Landscaping with roses: 9 expert ways to use these blooms in your spaceLandscaping Our top tips on landscaping with roses reveal how to achieve the most amazing planting schemes in your own garden
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Best drought tolerant plants: 21 choices that will thrive in hot, dry areasPlants Our pick of the best drought tolerant plants are ideal for hot weather and low-maintenance gardening
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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Persicaria varieties: 16 stunning varieties for colorful bordersPlants Our favorite persicaria varieties will add easy color and informal style to your planting scheme
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Roses care and growing guide: expert advice for these beautiful bloomsPlants With our top tips, you'll have the best roses around, whether they're tumbling from an arch, framing a doorway, or displayed in a patio pot
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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Heirloom roses: top tips on how to grow these classic bloomsPlants 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
By Graham Rice Published
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The surprising reason your nasturtium is not flowering, according to Monty DonPlants These beautiful blooms are quite different to many other plants in terms of the soil they need
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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How to repot a plant: do this regularly, and your plants will live longerHow To Learn how to repot a plant and enjoy your perennials for many years to come
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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How to grow ornamental grasses – add drama with these low-maintenance plantsPlants Find out how to grow ornamental grasses to divide up your space and extend the garden season right through winter too
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Best companion plants for tomatoes: herbs, veg and flowers to grow alongside tomatoesGrow Your Own Our advice on companion plants for tomatoes will help you to deter pests and get a better, healthier harvest from your crops
By Sarah Giles Last updated
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Your guide to autumn pruning: get it right with our expert tipsGardens 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
By Graham Rice Last updated
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Best climbing roses: find the perfect rose for your plot, plus top tips on where to plant themPlants The best climbing roses can make a beautiful spectacle in your garden, whether grown around a doorway, over an obelisk or as a focal point in a border. Take your pick from our favourites
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated
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Plant gifts: treat green-fingered friends and family to these top picksShopping On the lookout for stylish plant gifts? We've got you covered with this top selection of plants and accessories for every budget
By Beth Murton Last updated
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Best mosquito repellent plants: use these as a natural mosquito repellentPlants Choose the best mosquito repellent plants for pots and borders so you can enjoy bite-free summer evenings in the garden
By Fiona Cumberpatch Last updated
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Best cottage garden plants: our top flowers for romantic bordersPlants Create romantic summer borders billowing with colour with these cottage garden favourites
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated
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Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021 trends: the top 12 looks from the showGardens Our pick of the top Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021 trends will have you inspired in no time
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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Why is my crepe myrtle not blooming? 5 common reasons and solutionsPlants Crepe myrtle not blooming? Follow these expert tips and get your tree flowering again for a stunning summer display
By Sally Jenner Published
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Experts reveal the mood-boosting plant you need to have in your home and yardA new study finds that exotic palm trees and plants have the ability to improve our mental health and well-being
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Best alpine plants: 16 types for borders, pots and rockeriesPlants Discover the best alpine plants and introduce dynamic foliage, pretty flowers and stunning ground cover to your garden
By Camilla Phelps Published
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What to plant in July: 12 beautiful flowers to sow and grow this monthPlants Our guide on what to plant in July will help you grow gorgeous blooms this season
By Holly Crossley Published
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The must-have plants for instant impact in your backyard, according to the expertsPlants Bringing in a big specimen plant this month will add the wow factor to your outside space, and here’s how the experts would do it
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Garden experts reveal a simple watering tip for your summer containersPlants As temperatures hot up, how much water do your containers really need? Experts give their opinions on the perfect container watering recipe
By Jayne Dowle Published
