Latest articles by Jayne Dowle
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The must-have plants for instant impact in your backyard, according to the experts
Plants Bringing in a big specimen plant this month will add the wow factor to your outside space, and here’s how the experts would do it
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Garden experts reveal a simple watering tip for your summer containers
Plants As temperatures hot up, how much water do your containers really need? Experts give their opinions on the perfect container watering recipe
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Experts reveal the vibrant plant that's making a comeback this summer
Plants It’s the shade of the season, helping put the fuchsia plant back in fashion, but modern varieties of this fascinating perennial come in more shades than hot pink
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Chlorine shortage could threaten a summer of fun for pool and hot tub owners
Outdoor Living Reports of worldwide problems with the supply of chlorine are fuelling fears that backyard hot tubs and pools will be hit
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Organic garden expert reveals the simple kitchen ingredient you should be using in your plot
Plants Salt can be used in the garden in many practical and mind-boggling ways, from plant care to weed control
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Gardening expert warns against using chemicals to create the 'perfect lawn'
Gardens One garden expert is warning against commercial products which promise the perfect lawn, because they damage the soil, insects and the ecosystem
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Could this banana peel hack make your roses bloom bigger and better?
Plants Gardening experts debate whether adding banana peel to the soil will help your roses thrive
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Why accidental garden fires are on the rise this summer
Outdoor Living A home insurance company is concerned about an alarming rise in accidental garden fires already this year and says fire pits are one of the biggest culprits
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This simple penny trick will keep wasps away from your BBQ
Outdoor Living Social media is buzzing with this cheap and novel way to stop wasps and other flying insects in their tracks
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Experts reveal why the anti-lawn movement is taking off in the US
Landscaping The anti-lawn movement is gaining ground in the US, encouraging gardeners to leave their plots to Mother Nature
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Expert reveals you should 'never' do this with a paddling pool if you want to protect your lawn
Outdoor Living Everyone loves cooling off in a paddling pool, but they can quickly damage a lawn – here's how to keep your stretch of green looking pristine
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The perfect patriotic plants for celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Plants From specially created roses to bright and cheery garden annuals, there’s lots of ways to mark this momentous Royal event
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America's favorite homegrown vegetable revealed
Grow Your Own When it comes to growing veg at home, the potato trumps its more glamorous kitchen garden cousins
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Experts reveal the one plant you should grow to attract butterflies to your garden
Plants A contender for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2022, buddleja is the ideal choice for an eco-friendly butterfly garden
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The Queen’s must-have plants for every Royal garden revealed
Plants Add a regal touch to your own garden with the most popular plants from Her Majesty The Queen’s private gardens
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Why this traditional flower is making a stylish comeback
Plants Chosen as the bulb of the year by the US National Garden Bureau, the glorious gladioli is back in vogue after years in the wilderness
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Expert reveals the one garden task that should always be left to the professionals
Outdoor Living Whether you’re thinking about adding new outside lights or plugging in a hot tub, it's best to call in the experts to sort out your outdoor electrics
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Why bees are set to be the stars of the Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens There’s such a buzz about the Chelsea Flower Show’s RHS Bee Garden, designed by famous gardener and TV presenter Joe Swift – here's why
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The indoor trend that's making its way outdoors
Outdoor Living When it comes to relaxing outside, the outdoor corner sofa is turning into our favorite furniture choice – here’s why
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Experts advise removing this plant from your yard if you suffer from hay fever
Plants The humble dandelion is a bright and cheery bee-friendly weed, but it’s one of the worst plants for hay fever sufferers – here's why
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Experts reveal the fire pit trend that's hotting up this summer
Outdoor Living Simple home cooking over a fire pit is the back-to-basics trend we can't get enough of this summer
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Expert reveals the lawn task you should 'never' do and could be damaging your turf
Watering your grass may seem like a good idea to encourage growth, but it comes with a warning
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Experts warn about planting out tender plants before the end of May – here's why
Plants The weather might seem warm enough for planting out tender plants, but experts advise caution if you plan to do this before the end of May
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Why a large garden is a home's biggest asset
Gardens A new report gives the lowdown on why generous outdoor space will make your home popular with buyers
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