Latest articles by Janey Goulding
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If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path EdgesHardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist?
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Don't Kill Your Peonies With Kindness This April – Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls or You Risk Missing Out on This Year's BloomsLoving your peonies is understandable, but the wrong sort of attention could cost you those pillowy blooms. Here are 3 kindness traps to avoid in April to guarantee your front row seat for the ultimate flower show
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How to Grow Raspberries: Ultimate Guide to Cultivating Canes for Easy Berry HarvestsKnowing how to grow raspberries is your ticket to an extended feast of sun-warmed fruit. Uncover the secrets to a thriving and prolific raspberry patch, and find out how to turn your backyard into a berry bounty.with this expert masterclass
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Worried About Ticks? Meet the 7 Herbs That Help to Keep Them Away – They’re Easy to Grow Almost AnywhereTick season is getting underway, but don’t panic – the ultimate natural deterrent is right under your nose. Meet the superhero herbs that can also help repel this backyard bugbear
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Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Hummers Adore These 8 Nesting Trees – And They Look Amazing!Providing nectar sources for hummingbirds is vital for flying visits – but giving them a place to nest in safety makes your yard the place where they want to raise a family. Here are 8 hummingbird nesting tree options for the ultimate room and board
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Baby Bird Alert! This Surprising Kitchen Ingredient Will Encourage More Birds to Nest in Your BackyardWant to make your backyard the ultimate nesting destination for birds? This modest kitchen scrap holds the secret to a yard full of healthy, singing bird families this spring
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Growing Sage: Best Planting and Care for Flourishing Herbs With Striking FoliageSage is more than just a kitchen herb – it’s a rugged, drought-tolerant ornamental that brings intriguing texture and pollinators to your yard. Dive into our expert guide to cultivating this impeccably aromatic, silver-leafed beauty
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Why Your Peace Lily Needs This Botanical Boost in March – for Lusher Leaves and Longer-Lasting BloomsMarch is the ultimate wake-up call for a peace lily. If yours is looking a little winter-weary, this simple botanical kitchen infusion is the gentle restorative she needs to start blooming again
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Double Your Blooms This Summer With These 4 Easy March Pruning Tricks Anyone Can MasterIt’s not just what you cut, it’s the way that you do it. If you’re looking to ramp up your flower power this summer, you need these 4 pruning tricks – and now’s the time to go for it. Don’t be shy, you’ve got this!
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Fertilizing Fig Trees – How to Feed Figs the Right Way for Honey-Sweet HarvestsEver wondered why your fig trees look lush, but you can’t get those honey-sweet fruits? It might be down to what (and when) you’re feeding them. Here’s how to help figs reach their full sugary potential
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Bird Courtship is Underway in Your Area – Here’s How to Turn Your Backyard into The Ultimate Love NestThink your love life is complicated? Your yard is currently hosting the greatest rom-com of the season. Discover the secret language of bird mating and courtship – and find out how you can become the perfect wingman for your local feathered couples
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9 Best Hanging Planters for Vertical Displays – Super Stylish Picks That Make Your Plants PopIf you want containers for dazzling hanging baskets, you don't have to settle for boring plastic tubs. These high-performing hanging planter ideas show that vertical gardening is getting a stylish upgrade
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My Russian Doll Trick Protects Potted Plants From Winter Freezes – And It Couldn’t Be EasierLate winter is a lottery no gardener wants to lose. Discover how the ancient magic of nesting Russian dolls offers the perfect thermal defense for vulnerable potted plants
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Queen Bumblebees Need Your Help in February – Give Them a Lifeline with These 3 Simple Ideas and Help Your Backyard ThriveA queen bumblebee near you is emerging from hibernation – and whether or not she survives the next few weeks determines whether key plants get pollinated this summer. Here’s how to save lady bumble
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How to Grow Blueberries: Best Planting and Care for Years of Delicious SuperfruitsKnowing how to grow blueberries is your ticket to one of the hardest working fruits around. Uncover the secrets to planting, nurturing and protecting berry-tasty beauties with our masterclass
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Help Backyard Birdies Survive the Winter – Make a Bird Charcuterie Board With Ingredients You Already Have in the PantryLooking for a novel approach to high-energy winter bird feeding? Here’s how to embrace the "chirp-cuterie" approach to backyard bird feeds with a creative and nutritious platter your local wildlife will love
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus After It Flowers to Get a Second Flush in Spring (Plus, What Not to Do!)Far from being just a brief seasonal holiday guest, the Christmas cactus is capable of repeat flowering in spring. Here’s how to encourage a vibrant second flush with this late winter reset
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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs Indoors – 5 Easy Organic Controls to Zap Houseplant InfestationsThey may look like bits of fluff, but mealybugs are a major problem for indoor plants. If you see them, use these 5 expert-backed organic methods to curb infestations and keep plants thriving
