Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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This garden soil mix recipe from Gardener Scott is all you need for perfect plants
Gardens Gardener Scott has the exact garden soil mix recipe that will give you healthy, thriving plants
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Expert shares the best position for your outdoor bar – whatever garden aspect you've got
Outdoor Living The home outdoor bar is a pandemic must-have for your back yard – here are top tips for getting it right
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Don't plant mint in your garden borders, experts warn – here's what to do instead
Plants If you're planning on growing mint this season, be aware that it's an invasive garden plant, gardening experts say
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Explore this historic waterfront estate with a massive garden on New York's Gold Coast
Gardens This waterfront estate on the New York Gold Coast was the inspiration for The Great Gatsby – and it boasts 32 acres of gardens and woodland
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Impatient Gardener: these are 5 plants you should grow but probably don't
Plants Don't neglect these amazing plants in your garden, says Impatient Gardener Erin
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Does killing weeds with salt really work? Here's how to get the most out of this natural weeding method
Killing weeds with salt is often promoted as an alternative to the use of herbicides, but is it really effective? We investigate
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Monty Don's weeding tip will help you get rid of weeds for good
Weeds keep coming back? Use Monty Don's weeding tip and eradicate them – forever
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Cleaning outdoor furniture cushions couldn't be easier with these expert tips
Furniture Follow these tips for cleaning outdoor furniture cushions and enjoy garden seating that looks like new
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This is the one flowering hedge plant you need in your garden, according to experts
If you choose just one flowering hedge plant this spring, let it be this one, say gardening experts
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These are the most common garden beds mistakes, according to Gardener Scott
Grow Your Own Raised garden beds are one of the best ways to grow vegetables in your garden, but there are couple of common mistakes to avoid to make the most of your crop
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Stop mowing your lawn, gardening experts including Monty Don urge
Gardens You should stop mowing your lawn at least for a month this season, according to gardening experts – here's why
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Mediterranean garden style is back this spring – these are the 3 top expert tips for achieving this look
Ideas These easy tweaks and additions will let you create a Mediterranean garden style (and we're not talking about planting some herbs)
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Self-watering vertical gardens are a growing trend – Mark Lane gives top tips on getting them to flourish
Gardens Enjoy a maintenance free living wall with these self-watering vertical gardens tips from a gardening expert
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Is it illegal to remove a bird's nest? Avoid breaking the law in your own backyard
Is it illegal to remove a bird's nest? Here's what gardeners need to know about laws that protect birds
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Crabgrass vs quackgrass - tell these lawn invaders apart with this simple tip
How To Crabgrass vs quackgrass – which one is attacking your lawn? You'll need to learn the difference before you tackle these weeds in your garden
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Follow this expert low maintenance deck tip for an effortless summer outdoor space
Landscaping This low maintenance deck tip will help you change the way you use your garden this summer
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Sarah Raven reveals her top 3 favorite tomato varieties
Grow Your Own Sarah Raven talks about easy to grow tomatoes that also look great in her latest podcast
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Are you planting out your sweet peas too early? Here's how to tell, according to gardening experts
Plants How do you know when to plant out sweet peas? This is the correct way to tell if it's time
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These outdoor furniture layout rules will bring out the best in your small garden
Furniture These outdoor furniture layout rules work for even the tiniest gardens – follow them and you'll always get your layout right
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These are the top 3 natural fertilisers recommended by a gardening expert
Gardens Nourish your garden naturally with these top picks from an expert gardener; even better, they're completely free
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Large patio pavers are the hottest contemporary garden trend this spring
Landscaping If your garden needs a redesign, you can't go wrong with large patio pavers for a statement effect
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This is how to get a perfect lawn, according to garden manager at Kensington Palace Gardens
Gardens If your lawn is currently less than perfect, trust the experts at Kensington Palace for this time-tested tip for keeping your grass pristine
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This rattan furniture cleaning tip uses what you already have in your kitchen cupboard
Furniture Forget fancy store-bought furniture cleaners; this is the only ingredient you need to get your rattan garden furniture looking like new again
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Buying a new hot tub? Industry specialist shares the best place to put a hot tub in your garden
Outdoor Living Wondering where your new hot tub should go in your garden? We've asked industry specialists for their top tip for positioning and installing your garden spa
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