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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Best container plants: 14 top picks for pretty summertime potsPlants We've rounded up the best container plants for creating a show-stopping display on your patio, deck, or windowsill
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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How to grow petunias: add easy summer color to your gardenPlants Find out how to grow petunias and treat your containers, hanging baskets and borders to vivid bursts of color that will keep coming all summer long
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Best fast-growing shrubs: 10 quick ways to add impact to your yardPlants If you're looking for fast-growing shrubs to quickly fill your yard with color, texture and interest, these vigorous growers will fit the bill
By Graham Rice Last updated
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Hydrangea varieties: 16 stunning options for flower beds and potsPlants Our favorite hydrangea varieties are the perfect choice for providing great structure and late-season color
By Holly Crossley Published
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Experts advise removing this plant from your yard if you suffer from hay feverPlants The humble dandelion is a bright and cheery bee-friendly weed, but it’s one of the worst plants for hay fever sufferers – here's why
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Best edible flowers: 23 types to pep up your cakes, cocktails, and morePlants Add a splash of color with our round-up of the best edible flowers – they're a simple way to elevate any culinary creation
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to use edible flowers: top tips for picking, preparing, and cooking with beautiful bloomsHow To Our guide on how to use edible flowers will help you add color, flavor, and texture to sweet and savory foods
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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Pruning lilacs: get it right with our advicePlants We've got the lowdown on pruning lilacs so you can make the most of these beautiful flowering shrubs
By Holly Crossley Published
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Columbine care and growing guide: expert tips on aquilegiaPlants Learning how to grow columbine is essential if you want beautiful, healthy plants which give months of color from late spring
By Graham Rice Published
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Hostas care and growing guide: expert tips for these stunning foliage plantsPlants Learn how to grow hostas so you can enjoy these colorful, shade-loving and attractive foliage plants in your garden
By Graham Rice Published
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Lilac care and growing guide: expert tips for these flowering shrubsPlants Learn how to grow lilac so you can enjoy their stunning spring flowers and fragrance in your borders and pots
By Graham Rice Published
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Campanula varieties: 15 top choices for beautiful bell-shaped bloomsPlants These are our favorite campanula varieties for contemporary to cottage-garden schemes and everything in between
By Camilla Phelps Published
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Kentia palm care and growing guide: tips for these elegant indoor plantsPlants Our kentia palm care tips will keep these regal indoor plants looking lush and beautiful all year round
By Zia Allaway Published
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Alliums care and growing guide: expert tips for ornamental onionsPlants Find out how to grow alliums and introduce these eye-catching pompom flowers to your planting scheme
By Graham Rice Published
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How to plant allium bulbs: expert tips for successful bloomsPlants Find out how to plant allium bulbs and whatever your garden style they will slot in seamlessly to become stars of the show
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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How to deadhead foxgloves: neaten up your flower beds with these tipsPlants Wondering whether you should deadhead foxgloves once their beautiful blooms have come to an end? We explain all
By Holly Crossley Published
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Types of zinnia: 16 uplifting varieties to grow on your plotPlants Grow these 16 types of zinnia and bring a vibrant Mexican wave of zingy summer color to your garden
By Graham Rice Published
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Chinese money plant care and growing guide: expert advice for these leafy indoor plantsPlants Follow our Chinese money plant care advice to keep your indoor foliage looking beautiful all year round
By Zia Allaway Published
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Bee-friendly wildflowers are this spring's hottest planting trendPlants Sales of bee-friendly wildflowers are buzzing this season. Experts share advice on how to get the best out of these pollinator-friendly plants
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Tomato blight: tips to prevent this common problemGrow Your Own With our advice, you can protect your crop from tomato blight and enjoy a delicious harvest this summer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Best fast-growing plants: 10 speedy growers for your yardPlants Add the best fast-growing plants to your plot and enjoy impressive foliage, structure and color in double quick time
By Graham Rice Published
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tipsPlants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
By Zia Allaway Published
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The peperomia has been named US National Garden Bureau’s houseplant of the yearPlants Perfect for beginner plant parents, peperomia is a must-add houseplant for your home
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Redbud care and growing guide: tips for healthy cercis trees and shrubsPlants Learn how to grow redbud and you can enjoy their dazzling color and structure in your plot
By Graham Rice Published
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Foxgloves care and growing guide: how to grow these cottage-garden classicsPlants Discover how to grow foxgloves for glorious spires of flowers that provide food for bees in summer
By Teresa Conway Published
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Experts are encouraging gardeners to deter slugs with the sacrificial plant methodGrow Your Own Distract destructive pests by adding marigolds, nasturtiums, lettuce and kale to your garden planting scheme
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Cosmos care and growing guide: expert tips on these well-loved summer annualsPlants Learn how to grow cosmos for easy-going blooms that will fill your garden with long-lasting loveliness
By Graham Rice Published
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16 phlomis varieties to add height and depth to your bordersPlants Our favorite phlomis varieties will light up your garden with their tall stems and pretty rings of flowers
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Types of lilies: 16 gorgeous varieties to choose fromPlants It’s worth planting different types of lilies for the divine glamour and scent they will bring to your summer garden
By Camilla Phelps Published
