Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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You should still water your garden even after it rains – here's why
Gardens It may seem like your garden is getting all the moisture it needs, but you probably still need to water it, according to Kevin Smith
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Martha Stewart's favorite plants for outdoor planters, revealed
Plants Martha Stewart's favorite plants for outdoor planters may surprise you – and they're guaranteed to delight
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Gardening experts name the best living fence plants for your backyard
Plants The best living fence plants will help make your backyard more private and are great for wildlife
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Cleaning the pool with vodka: should you do it?
Outdoor Living A popular online hack shows cleaning the pool with vodka. We've asked pool specialists what they think
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Gardener Scott shares his top tips for creating a vertical garden
Grow Your Own The expert gardener explains the techniques you need for success with vertical gardens
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Expert tips for making a broken plan work in a small backyard
Landscaping Garden designers give their expert broken plan garden tips for making this type of layout work even in a small space
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Garden experts name the most common rose propagating mistakes
Plants These are the most common rose propagating mistakes to avoid when growing these garden favorites from cuttings
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Permeable garden tips: 5 ways to stop your outdoor space from flooding
Landscaping Taking steps to make your garden more permeable is essential for preventing flooding, experts say
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Experts explain the rainwater benefits for watering your plants
Plants The rainwater benefits for your plants are numerous; garden experts comment on the reasons you may want to start collecting rainwater instead of hosing your garden
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Experts reveal the most common vegetable harvesting mistakes
Grow Your Own Avoid these vegetable harvesting mistakes to make sure your crop doesn't go to waste
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Should you use Epsom salt in a kiddie pool to keep it clean? Here's what experts say
Outdoor Living Is the popular hack that uses Epsom salt in a kiddie pool a good idea? Find out before you stock up on salt this summer
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Martha Stewart's tomato growing tips will transform your tomato-growing game
How tos Learn from the best – with Martha Stewart's tomato growing tips, you can see where you can improve with this essential crop
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Hot patio slabs scorching your feet? These are the best type of paving stone for hot weather
Landscaping Landscaping experts share the best type of paving stone for hot weather to help keep your cool outside - whatever the weather
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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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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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