Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Do you need to stick herb cuttings in water? Here's what garden experts say
Plants Garden experts comment on the pros and cons of different propagating methods for herb cuttings
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These Aldi paddling pools are all you need to keep kids entertained this summer
Outdoor Living The Aldi paddling pools that will make summer so much more fun for the little ones
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Patio furniture expert says you must do this to protect rattan furniture from a heatwave
Outdoor Living The steps to prevent damage and fading to your favorite patio pieces
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Pre-soaking your terracotta pots? 'Don't waste the water', say garden experts
How To Professional gardeners explain why the popular pot-soaking hack may not be worth your while
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Sweet peas shedding their buds? You're watering them incorrectly, says gardening expert
Plants Professional sweet pea grower Derek Heathcote names the one thing you must never do when watering your sweet peas
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Cocktail gardens are trending - gardening experts share what to grow for show-stopping drinks
Outdoor Living Entertain like a pro by creating your own cocktail garden; garden designers and plant experts give their recommendations for making it work
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The RHS Garden Rosemoor is a rose delight – here are the 5 lessons we'd take from it for our rose gardens
Gardens Take valuable lessons on growing roses from one of the finest rose gardens in the country
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Deer destroyed your veggie patch again? This cheap supermarket buy will help to deter them
Grow Your Own The cheap – and cruelty-free – deterrent for the animals that are a little too fond of your home-grown fruit and veg
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The simplest way to maximize your summer harvest is also the most effective, says Gardener Scott
Grow Your Own Gardening expert give his top tip for getting more vegetables than ever this summer
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The friluftsliv trend has come to our gardens – these are top night-scented plants to make you stay out longer
Plants Explore the friluftsliv trend in the garden this summer by adding a sensory dimension with plants that release their scent at night
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5 smart planting lessons to take from Harlow Carr – North Yorkshire's garden gem
Gardens The RHS Harlow Carr boasts some of the most exquisite plant borders we've ever seen; here are the top planting lessons to take away from its spectacular plant displays
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House plant gnats are bad news for your indoor greenery – but you can get rid of them with these top tips
Plants House plant gnats are bad news for your plants, and annoying for you – a house plant expert gives top tips for banishing them from your house for good
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Experts reveal cost premium of charcoal BBQs – and they're shockingly more expensive than gas ones
Outdoor Living Running a charcoal BBQ costs more than you think, according to recent data
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Can you really get more strawberries by planting your store-bought ones? Gardening experts dispel the myths
Plants 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 designer
Gardens 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 varieties
The 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 summer
Grow 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 gardens
Gardens 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 winter
Furniture 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 natural
Outdoor 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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Aldi's new Beach range has just made staycation summer in the garden so much more appealing
Outdoor Living Aldi is launching a new range to make staycationing with kids and pets more fun – and affordable
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Gardening during a heatwave? You need David Domoney's plant watering tips for hot weather
Gardens 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 garden
Grow 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 tips
How tos If you deck needs extra cleaning this summer, reach for simple ingredients from your store cupboard, gardening expert says
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