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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Scientists issue stark warning about the threat to US native trees
Plants Scientists warn that mighty redwoods and pine trees could disappear for ever due to climate change, disease and invasive insects
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Best spring bulbs: 14 choices for beautiful and bold displays
Plants Our selection of the best spring bulbs will cheer up any garden after the cold winter months
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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Camellia problems: 5 issues to avoid when growing these stunning shrubs
Plants Our round-up of common camellia problems will help you keep these winter-flowering plants healthy
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to trim ornamental grasses: when and how to prune the different types
How To Find out how to trim ornamental grasses and keep yours looking their best all year round
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Monty Don’s top tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses
Plants Follow Monty Don's expert tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses for good growth and more plants for free
By Sarah Warwick • Last updated
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Monty Don's favorite ornamental grasses for fall color – you'll want to try them too
Plants Monty Don's ornamental grass borders are full of fall color and texture. Here's how to make grasses the star of your own autumn show
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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Monty Don's top growing tips for ornamental grasses are a recipe for success
Plants If you want more success with your ornamental grasses, follow these failsafe tips from gardening guru Monty Don
By Anna Cottrell • Last updated
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How to prune apple trees: must-know advice on how and when to do it
How To Learning how to prune apple trees at the right time could mean everything for the health and bounty of your favorite fruit tree
By Sarah Forsyth • Published
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How to get an orchid to rebloom: top tips for more flowers
How To Discover how to get an orchid to rebloom and enjoy multiple orchid flowers
By Flora Baker • Published
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Best drought tolerant trees: 12 dry-weather options to grow
Plants Able to handle heat and low rainfall, these drought tolerant trees will bring low maintenance structure to your backyard
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Why you shouldn’t make this big mistake when mulching around trees
Plants Experts agree that mulch will do wonders for your garden, but there are certain things you should always avoid
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Experts reveal the easiest thing you can do in fall to save money in the garden
Plants If you want to make the most of the beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit and veg in your backyard, take a little time to gather their seeds in fall
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Need to know when to prune fruit trees? Experts reveal the best time of year to complete this task
Plants Knowing when to prune fruit trees is dependant on what type of plant you have and what you want to achieve. Here's what the experts advise...
By Sally Jenner • Published
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7 signs you're overwatering indoor plants – and how to rescue them!
Plants Overwatering indoor plants can be just as deadly as under-watering. Here's how to avoid killing your plants with kindness
By Geraldine Sweeney • Published
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Boston fern care and growing guide: expert tips to master
Plants Our advice for Boston fern care will keep your plants looking lush and leafy all year round
By Zia Allaway • Published
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12 trees for fall color: grow these for unbeatable autumn interest
Plants These beautiful trees for fall color will brighten up your backyard with vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow during the crisp days of autumn
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Best fall flowers and plants: 14 top choices for late color
Plants These fall flowers and plants will bring vibrant color to your beds and borders throughout the autumn months
By Anne Swithinbank • Published
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Try this solution for rust in hollyhocks – without overloading the garden with chemicals
Plants Rust in hollyhocks is almost inevitable, but you may be able to minimize the impact without strong chemical treatments
By Anna Cottrell • Last updated
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Best plants for winter hanging baskets: 16 picks for stunning seasonal displays
Plants The best plants for winter hanging baskets will guarantee uplifting color and interest throughout the coldest months
By Rob Dwiar • Published
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Why the prickly pyracantha should be in everyone’s garden this fall
Plants This evergreen perennial provides food and shelter for birds and can deter unwelcome intruders too, so add it to your planting list this fall
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Aspidistra care and growing guide: simple tips for these sculptural plants
Plants Aspidistra plants thrive in low light, like a lack of watering and rarely need feeding, so they're a great choice for any houseplant beginners
By Zia Allaway • Published
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Pruning camellias: top tips for this winter-flowering shrub
Plants Get the lowdown on pruning camellias to keep these plants looking their best
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Best fruit trees: 24 varieties for tasty homegrown crops
Plants The best fruit trees will produce delicious and bountiful fruit, cheaper and tastier than anything you can get in store
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to dry hydrangeas: our easy guide to preserving flowers at home
How To Learn how to dry hydrangeas and create beautiful long-lasting arrangements and bouquets for your home
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to plan garden borders in 8 easy steps
How To Want to add some new garden borders to your plot? Follow our expert tips for the best results
By Sarah Giles • Published
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants
How To Learn Chinese money plant propagation by taking cuttings or removing pups from the mother plant
By Zia Allaway • Published
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Coleus propagation: how to get more of these easy-to-grow colorful plants
How To Follow this simple method for coleus propagation to multiply your plant collection and get more of these beauties for free
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Pruning a Japanese maple: get it right with this expert advice
Plants Learn these top tips for pruning a Japanese maple so you can help these beautiful trees flourish
By Holly Crossley • Last updated