Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Can you really get more strawberries by planting your store-bought ones? Gardening experts dispel the mythsPlants Using seeds from store-bought strawberries is often promoted as an easy hack for growing more strawberries quicker, but does this actually work?
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What our gardens could look like in the future, according to a garden designerGardens A new RHS garden exhibited at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival shows how our gardens may soon look to better cope with climate change
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Tiny houseplants are trending – gardening experts share their favorite varietiesThe tiny houseplant trend is about a lot more than just small succulents
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This is the top plant to grow in a cocktail garden this summerGrow Your Own Cocktail gardens are one of this summer's biggest backyard trends; if you start with just one plant, make it this one, cocktail expert recommends
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5 topiary trend lessons to take from gorgeous botanical gardensGardens From the US to France, these topiary gardens have some valuable lessons to teach about using the once again popular garden feature
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Garden expert advises on what you should do to protect your garden furniture in winterFurniture Snow and ice have taken many of us by surprise this week, so here's what you should do to protect your furniture from damage from the extreme weather conditions
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The one thing you should do to deter wasps from your garden this summer – and it's completely naturalOutdoor Living Wasp infestations are predicted for this July and August – but there is a very effective and simple measure you can take to keep them away
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Gardening during a heatwave? You need David Domoney's plant watering tips for hot weatherGardens As North America grapples with a record-breaking heatwave, what can you do to protect your garden plants? Gardening expert David Domoney gives his top tips
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Monty Don gives his tops tips for growing pumpkins and squashes – even in a small gardenGrow Your Own Give your pumpkins and squashes all the love and care you can now to enjoy a bountiful harvest, says gardening guru
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Forget harsh deck cleaners – clean your deck naturally with these expert tipsHow tos If you deck needs extra cleaning this summer, reach for simple ingredients from your store cupboard, gardening expert says
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Growing moss indoors is easy – especially with the help of James Wong's top tipsPlants Moss is a popular addition to indoor terrariums and is usually trouble-free, but you do need to know a few things about growing it to have success
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Not cleaning your grill properly can give you food poisoning, hygiene expert saysOutdoor Living Your grill could make you very sick if not cleaned regularly – plus, many of us are cleaning our grills incorrectly
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Gardening expert David Domoney shares his top tips for creating a hay fever friendly gardenGardens It's hay fever season – but there are tweaks you can make to your garden to alleviate your symptoms, says the gardening expert
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Experimenting with grow lights but plants aren't thriving? You're making one of these top mistakesPlants Joe Lamp'l points out the most common mistakes when using grow lights to help your plants indoors
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Are fire pits bad for the environment? The answer might surprise youOutdoor Living Fire pits are a summer backyard favorite but environmental research reveals that they could be more damaging to the environment than once thought
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Why you should never use a pressure washer to remove stains from patio paving, according to an expertGarden Tools Spilled something on your gorgeous new patio pavers? Don't panic – and don't reach for the pressure washer
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Furniture sellers warn that garden furniture prices could go up this summerFurniture Garden furniture price hikes are likely to happen this summer. Everything we know about how prices will be affected
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Garden experts reveals mistakes that will date your backyardGardens Avoid these common garden design mistakes if you want a contemporary look in your backyard
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Carol Klein reveals her favorite dahlias – we can't wait to start growing themPlants We spoke to gardener and presenter Carol Klein ahead of her brand new show – here are her favorite dahlia varieties
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Open concept backyards are over – a new garden design trend is in town this yearGardens Open-plan garden design is falling out of favor with garden owners, says report – here's what's coming instead
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The top 5 design tips to take from the newly opened RHS Garden BridgewaterGardens The stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater is now open to the public – and these are the garden design tips we can't wait to incorporate into our own gardens
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The summer solstice is an important day for gardens – here's how to make the most of itGardens Gardener Scott gives his top tip on making the most of summer solstice gardening
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Lawn not looking its best? Matt Blashaw names the most common lawn care mistakesLandscaping These are the top reasons why your lawn isn't looking great, says the HGTV presenter
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Small garden? You need Matt Blashaw's cool styling tip for raised garden bedsLandscaping Did you know that raised planters can be used as a beautiful garden design feature, not just a container for your veggies?
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