Latest articles by Emma Kendell
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Must-Have Gardening Gadgets That Save So Much Time and Stress – and They're All On Offer so You'll Save Money, TooIf you want to make your backyard low maintenance, these are the garden tools that bring the most benefit.
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The Best Guide to Solar Garden Lighting You'll Ever ReadKnow these 5 facts about outdoor solar lights and you'll get a lot more for your money and a beautiful backyard after dark.
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Water Features You Can Easily Install Yourself For Cooling Sound in a Too-Hot GardenYou don't need to call in a landscaper to enjoy the soothing benefits of a garden water feature, however big or small your budget or backyard.
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You Already Grow Pollinator Flowers – Now Add the Overlooked Feature That Truly Helps Butterflies ThriveA mud-puddling pool is just as important to butterflies as nectar-rich blooms, and it only takes 10 minutes to make.
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It’s Not Too Late! 7 Cutting Garden Flowers You Can Still Sow in June for Summer BouquetsGet these seeds in the ground now and you'll have armfuls of colorful flowers for vases and posies by September.
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Keep Tomato Plants Producing All Summer With My 5 Pro Growing TipsI’ve been growing tomatoes for over a decade and, as a gardening editor, I’ve tried out a heap of expert tips and tricks. These five actually work.
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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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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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How to Paint Plant Pots For a Gorgeous Garden Upgrade – Here’s Everything You Need to Know to Get a Great Result and a Beautiful BackyardMatch up all your patio pots and planters, add a pop of color, or create an easy artistic design for a garden accent that’s uniquely yours.
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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.
