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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Pruning olive trees: expert tips for keeping them in top condition
Plants We explain all there is to know about pruning olive trees – whether growing them in a pot or in the ground
By Holly Crossley Published
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Should I deadhead hydrangeas? We explain what to do when the blooms fade
Plants Our guide reveals all there is to know about deadheading hydrangeas so you can keep your shrubs looking beautiful for longer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Watering plants while away on vacation: 8 ways to keep them healthy
Plants Worried about watering plants while away on vacation? Our guide has everything you need to know to keep them in top condition
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Pruning lavender: 3 simple steps to get yours looking its best
How To Pruning lavender is surprisingly simple, yet will reward you with healthier-looking plants for longer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Garden expert reveals a secret for improving the health of your hydrangeas
Plants Forget fancy foliar feeds, the simplest way to improve the health of your hydrangeas this summer is the humble earthworm, says a gardening expert
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Butterfly bush care and growing guide: expert tips on growing buddleja
Plants Grow a butterfly bush for a stunning summertime display that is easy to maintain, wildlife-friendly and pretty as a picture
By Graham Rice Published
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Best evergreen shrubs: 10 choices for year-round interest
Plants Add the best evergreen shrubs to your yard and you can benefit from their flowers, foliage, color and structure all year long
By Graham Rice Published
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Best bee friendly plants: 12 beautiful ideas to try in your garden
Buying Guide Discover the best bee friendly plants to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden. Just a few thoughtful choices will create a wildlife haven full of colour and interest
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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I'm buying houseplant lovers these Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales. They're all under £25!
Shopping Houseplant parents will love these gifts and you'll love the savings you make in the Black Friday sales
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Marguerites care and growing guide: expert tips on these delightful daisies
Plants 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 success
Plants 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 grow
Plants 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 displays
Plants 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 summer
Plants 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 heatwave
Plants 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 yard
How 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 plants
How 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 space
Landscaping 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 areas
Plants 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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How to plant roses in pots: a simple guide for growing these blooms in containers
Plants Learn how to plant roses in pots successfully for a beautiful patio display this summer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Persicaria varieties: 16 stunning varieties for colorful borders
Plants 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 blooms
Plants 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 blooms
Plants 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 Don
Plants 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 longer
How 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 plants
Plants 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 tomatoes
Grow 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 tips
Gardens 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 them
Plants 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