Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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How often should you change hot tub water? It's likely to be more often than you think
Outdoor Living Changing your hot tub water regularly is essential, but how often is often enough? We've asked the experts
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Should you clean your houseplants? Plant experts weigh in with their views
plants Cleaning plant leaves – worth it, or yet another plant myth? Here's what seasoned indoor plant experts have to say
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Gardening experts are warning against mowing your lawn during a heatwave
Gardens Mowing your lawn during a heatwave could damage it; here's why – and what you should do instead, according to gardening pros
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Californian poppies not growing? Joe Lamp'l warns against these common poppy-growing mistakes
Plants Joe Gardener explains where you're going wrong with growing these summer favorites
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The one thing you must know about forget-me-nots – before they take over your garden
Plants Forget-me-nots may look innocent, but they're a fast-spreading plant. Here's what gardening experts say about growing them in your garden
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Do banana skins work as fertilizer for your plants? These are the pros and cons of using it in your garden
Plants Should you use banana skins on your plants? We explore the benefits and drawbacks of using the popular fruit to feed your plants
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Zombie trees will be everywhere in Texas this summer – but you can help some of them recover
Plants Zombie trees are the unfortunate legacy of the February freeze, but some are salvageable, says arborist
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The cicadas are coming – here's what gardeners in affected areas need to know
Gardens The emergence of Brood X cicadas is about to sweep eastern US – here's what you need to do to protect your garden
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Trying to grow Japanese maples in a hot climate and failing? Gardening expert says you should grow these varieties
Plants Most Japanese maples aren't suitable for growing in hot climate zones, but there are a couple of notable exceptions. Plus, garden experts reveal their favorite alternatives to acers
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Does the cinnamon gardening hack work? The surprising benefits of using spices on your plants
Plants Does using cinnamon on your plants do anything? Here's the science behind the popular gardening hackashboard cacti
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Garden expert names top strawberry varieties for hot climates
Grow Your Own Live somewhere that gets seriously hot over the summer? These are the strawberry cultivars that do well in hot weather and drought-prone conditions
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Fire marshal warns against mulch fires caused by spontaneous combustion
Gardens Plus, top tips for preventing a mulch fire in your backyard
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Spotify has launched plant playlists – but does music really help plants grow?
Plants Will Spotify's new plant playlist encourage your houseplants to grow faster? We explore the science behind the claims that music helps plants grow
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Growing garlic from cloves? You need this tip from Gardener Scott for success
Grow Your Own Wondering how easy growing garlic from cloves actually is? Gardener Scott has this tip for guaranteed success growing this crop
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Use this failsafe method for propagating lucky bamboo – you'll be amazed how many plants you can get
Plants Grow your own jungle indoors with minimum effort – this plant is really easy to multiply, as demonstrated by Shirley Bovshow
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Wisteria not flowering? Here are the top reasons why
Plants If your wisteria is not producing any flowers, it's important to identify the reason. Here are the most common causes of bloomless wisteria, from climate conditions to gardener mistakes
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The top mistake you're making when growing English cucumbers
Grow Your Own The common mistake gardeners make when growing English cucumbers is easy to fix
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Should you use BBQ ash in garden soil? We separate fact from myth
Gardens Does BBQ ash make a good soil fertilizer? Here's what you need to know
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Treat your garden to a Mediterranean space with these expert tips for growing bougainvillea in colder climates
Plants Experts explain how to grow bougainvillea in warm or cold places – it can handle more than you'd think
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Shirley Bovshow gives her top azalea growing tips – for gorgeous blooms every year
plants Landscape designer and TV host Shirley Bovshow gives top tips on growing azalea bushes successfully
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Wondering why to put hay on grass? What you need to know about mulching your lawn with cut grasses
landscaping Should you really be mulching your lawn with hay? And will straw work better? Your lawn care question answered
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Top 3 reasons your petunias are wilting – bring your blooms back to life
plants Want to know why your petunia plants are wilting? These are the most likely causes – and fixes
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How long does it take for a lemon tree to grow? What you need to know about lemon trees reaching maturity
plants If you can't tell whether your lemon tree is fully grown or not, follow these easy tips
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Gardening presenter Poppy Okotcha says you shouldn't remove dead trees from your garden – here's why
Plants Before you decide to remove that dead tree in your garden, consider its benefits, says gardening presenter Poppy Okotcha
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