Latest articles by Fiona Cumberpatch
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Best trees for small gardens: 11 top picks for less-than-large plots
Plants The best trees for small gardens will add structure and interest all year round without overwhelming the space
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Best screening plants: 12 plants to hide garden boundaries and create privacy
Plants The best screening plants can help disguise ugly features, create a more private plot and even define different zones in the garden
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Types of roses: 11 beautiful varieties for your garden
Plants Our guide to the different types of roses has plenty of suggestions for stunning color and scent, including old and modern varieties
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Best plants that repel insects: keep bugs at bay with these plants
Plants Avoid being bitten or pestered by bugs by choosing the best plants that repel insects for your garden
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Companion planting: a guide to growing crops side by side to keep them healthy
Plants Companion planting can bring a host of natural benefits to your garden, so find out what combinations of flowers and vegetables do better when planted side by side
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How to plant a wildflower meadow in your garden: try this alternative to lawns and borders
How To Learn how to plant a wildflower meadow with our easy guide. From what flowers to choose and when to sow the seeds, we've got all the advice you need to get started
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Best trees to grow in pots: top choices to add height to your garden planters
Plants With the best trees to grow in pots you can quickly add structure, height, color and blossom to patios, decking and garden paths
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Best fruit trees to grow in pots: our top choices for your patio containers
Plants Find out which are the best fruit trees to grow in pots and reap the rewards of pretty blossom in spring and a bumper harvest in summer and autumn
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Best pond plants: keep your pond healthy and looking beautiful
Plants The best pond plants will ensure your pond water is clear and free of green algae, plus they will transform a plain water feature into a haven of tranquility
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Growing fruit in pots: how to plant and care for container grown fruit
Grow Your Own Discover just how simple it is to start growing fruit in pots with our expert tips
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How to grow your own herbal tea: guide to creating a tea garden
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow your own herbal tea and harness the therapeutic power of plants with our simple guide and easy recipes
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Best flowering trees: 8 beautiful varieties to add color and interest to your garden
Plants Our pick of the best flowering trees will instantly take your garden up a level
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Best climbing plants: take your garden to the next level with these top choices
Plants Our pick of the best climbing plants will help you to cloak a bare trellis or pergola, disguise an ugly wall or add height to your borders
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Essential rose care tips, according to the rose experts – including what not to do
Plants Ensure you always have beautiful blooms with these rose care tips from the rose experts at David Austin Roses
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Garden privacy ideas: 15 ways to create a private outdoor space
Ideas These garden privacy ideas will transform your plot into a personal retreat, because everybody needs a little solitude sometimes
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How to grow pampas grass: follow our tips on when and where to plant this striking grass
Plants It's made a comeback in the popularity stakes, so learn how to grow pampas grass and add this striking perennial to your planting scheme
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Best plants for window boxes: add these top picks to your displays
Plants From flowers to fruit, we reveal how the best plants for window boxes will add instant kerb appeal, colour and scent to your garden
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Best ground cover plants: cover bare soil and save on weeding time with these top picks
Plants Include our pick of the best ground cover plants in your garden and you'll add interest to tricky areas of the garden with dense planting that looks good and is easy to care for
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Best plants for winter colour: our favourite picks for creating seasonal interest
Plants Add our top plants for winter colour to your garden for a space that's packed with interest throughout the colder months
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Best foliage plants for your garden: give your outdoor space year-round appeal
Plants Put foliage plants centre stage for a stylish garden that's packed with interest, whatever the time of year
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The best black plants: introduce dark and dramatic colours to your space
Plants Choosing black plants is a great way to add drama and give your garden a contemporary look. Here's how to do it...
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The best edging plants: easy ways to define key areas of your garden
Plants Perfect for every style and size of space, our top edging plants will help you to highlight key features, flowerbeds and garden landscaping with striking results
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Winter garden party ideas: celebrate outdoors in style this festive season
Ideas Planning an alfresco gathering this season? Our winter garden party ideas are just what you need to transform your space into a fabulously festive entertainment zone
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North-facing gardens: your ultimate guide to design and planting
Ideas Maximise the potential of north-facing gardens with our expert design ideas, tips and tricks
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