Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Garden expert cautions against this common tree in gardens with dogs
Plants The one plant to avoid in gardens with dogs may not be the one you think
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Garden experts give their top tips for creating a cozy summer house
Garden Buildings Creating a cozy summer house is easy with these easy tips and tricks
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Philodendrons are making a big comeback as this season's trendiest plants
Plants The once-forgotten philodendron is regaining its popularity with houseplant lovers; plant expert explains why – and which varieties to pick
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Plaiting garlic: expert advice for mastering the traditional technique
Grow Your Own Plaiting garlic is easy – and will help your crop last longer and store better, so follow these expert tips
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Scientists may have found a way to deter garden pests – with 'the smell of fear'
Gardens Scientists have found a promising new avenue for combating garden pests, and it's completely pesticide-free
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Want to keep foxes away from your garden? You need this expert tip
Gardens The one thing you need to know about deterring foxes from your backyard
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Houseplant clinic: how often should you water elephant's ear plant?
Plants How often should you water an elephant's ear plant? Find out the best watering technique to help this indoor plant thrive
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These are the biggest outdoor Halloween trends this year – from Gothic wreaths to soft pastels
Outdoor Living Decorate in style this Halloween season with these outdoor Halloween trends to inspire you
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The US is in the grip of a stink bug infestation
How tos Watch out for the stink bugs this season! Plus, a top expert tip for getting rid of them
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Growing giant pumpkins: how to have success with the biggest varieties
Grow Your Own Professional gardeners and growers give top tips for growing giant pumpkins in your backyard
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Russian tarragon is the perfect winter garden herb – that you probably haven't heard of
Grow Your Own Often passed over in favor of the French variety, Russian tarragon is the hardy, tasty herb you need in your garden
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Should you have live pathways in your garden? Gardener Scott's top tip will help you decide
Landscaping Live pathways can look stunning - but are they right for you?
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David Domoney shares his top tip for preventing frost pockets – and damage to your plants
Gardens Frost pockets can kill off many of your garden plants; fortunately, there's an easy way to minimize their impact
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Houseplant clinic: why is my Chinese money plant drooping?
Plants Why is my Chinese money plant drooping? We've asked houseplant experts
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Growing pumpkins vertically – the space-saving way to grow your favorite fall crop
How tos Growing pumpkins vertically is well worth considering in a small garden; here's how to get it right
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Meet Tertill the weeding robot – and never weed your garden yourself again
Garden tools The new robot that will weed your garden – and is completely solar powered
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David Domoney reveals the one thing you must check before moving a pot plant indoors
Plants Don't forget this crucial checkup on plants you are moving indoors before the first frosts
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Expert reveals why neglecting this fall gardening chore could be killing your lawn
Gardens It's a simple garden task, but if you don't do it, you could end up with a patchy lawn next spring
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Houseplant clinic: why is my peace lily turning yellow?
How tos Wondering 'why is my peace lily turning yellow'? Don't panic – the problem should be easy to fix, according to plant experts
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When is the last time to mow the lawn before winter? Experts answer
How tos If you want to know when is the last time to mow your lawn before winter, use these simple guidelines from professionals
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When is the first frost? Here's how to find out
How To Want to know when is the first frost? Find out how to work out the dates for your area correctly
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Patchy lawn? Consider planting it with this herb, says garden expert Arthur Parkinson
Gardens Expert gardener recommends a sustainable and beautiful alternative to lawn grass
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5 small space styling tips we're taking from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show container gardens
Gardens The RHS Chelsea Flower show has embraced container gardens – we can't wait to use these clever design tricks in our urban outdoor spaces
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This is the one thing you should do when preparing your garden for fall
How tos Not sure where to start with prepping your garden for fall? Start here, says Gardener Scott
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