Latest articles by Emma Kendell
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Not Borax, Not Orange Peel – the Natural Way to Get Rid of Ants in Your Yard That Actually WorksNeed to control ant numbers and eliminate ant hills in your garden? This chemical-free trap uses pantry staples to kill ants without putting your garden, and everyone who uses it, at risk.
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The No-Hassle Flowers Quietly Replacing Dahlias – Start Them in June for Nonstop Blooms All SummerZinnias are the easy dahlia dupe you and your garden need, and you can sow them in June for fast summer color.
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My Cats Adore These Three Garden Plants and That Makes Me So HappyI can hear the purring from the patio.
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IKEA's Limited-Edition Lanterns Look Like They're From a Boutique Garden Store – Patio Magic on a BudgetGoodbye soulless solar lights, hello fabulous flickering candlelight.
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Microponds are Replacing Trad Garden Water Features – and You Can DIY One This AfternoonA solar-powered mini pond in a pot brings soothing sound and movement, helps wildlife, and is ideal for a small yard: no wonder it’s the water feature we all want this summer.
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6 Low-Water Plants That Soften Hard Landscaping for a Divine Designer-Look Garden Without the Hard Work (and Yes, You Can Grow Them All in Planters, Too)Use these drought-tolerant plants alongside paths, patios, paving and walls to soften stone- and brickwork with cascading stems and billowing blooms.
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Grow Lusher Lavender With This One Simple Switch – Try it in June for More Flowers and Drifts of Fabulous FragranceGive your lavender plant the growing conditions it craves and it will reward you with healthier growth, more abundant blooms and stronger scent.
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Get More Flowers From Your Garden Plants, All Summer Long, With These 6 Expert TricksIt’s easy to double the amount of blooms in your backyard without buying any extra plants, once you know how.
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This Easy DIY Trick Will Halve the Time You Spend Watering Your Garden This SummerYes, really. This self-watering system is simple to set up in your garden and makes irrigation incredibly efficient.
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Baking Soda Makes the Best Mosquito Trap For Your Yard – Yes, ReallyIf mozzies are ruining your evenings on the patio, upcycle a plastic bottle and add two cheap pantry staples to trap the pesky critters, naturally.
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Should You Use Baking Soda to Grow Sweeter Tomatoes? The Truth Behind This Viral Gardening TrendIf you’re growing tomatoes this summer, you need to know the facts behind this crazy-popular baking soda hack – because there’s a far better way to use this pantry staple to get healthy plants and an abundant crop.
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Grow Your Own Pumpkins for Halloween – But Sow Right Now in Early June so They Ripen in TimeFancy decorating your porch with a homegrown jack o’lantern this year? Here's everything you need to know.
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Use the Right Support Stake for Each Border Plant – You'll Stop the Flop and Keep Your Garden in Shape All SummerLet’s untangle all the confusion over which stakes best suit which plants, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about plant supports…
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IKEA’s New Patio Plant Stand Will Turn a Boring Wall Into a Beautiful Display of Foliage and Flowers, FastEvery small garden needs a shelving unit to maximise growing space and create exciting new possibilities – it's time to raise your gardening game.
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10 Cheap and Easy DIY Projects to Upgrade Your Garden StorageSort out your shed and organise your garden clutter with these clever upcycling ideas.
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8 Fling-and-Forget Flower Seeds To Scatter Before Spring Ends for Abundant Blooms Year After YearAll these seeds need light to germinate so simply sprinkle them into borders for the easiest-ever display of beautiful blooms
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10 Creative Ideas To Turn Cheap Grocery-Store Bedding Plants Into Unique Garden CenterpiecesAnnual plants are incredibly economical to buy, but use them imaginatively and they’ll look a million dollars!
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6 Fast-Growing Flowers That Bloom in Weeks – Sow Them Before May Ends to Fill Border Gaps and Patio Pots With Easy Summer ColorThese cheap, speedy seeds will grow hundreds of blooms in time for summer, filling your garden with flowers, quick, in all zones. What are you waiting for?
