Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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Plant Matchmaker: Pair These Two Fiery Perennials for a Border That Glows Into FallThis striking perennial pairing works on every level, from the plants' shared growing needs to their glowing late-summer color and contrasting forms.
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USDA Planting Zones Explained: Find Your Growing ZoneLearn how to find your USDA planting zone on the hardiness map and use it to choose the right plants and plan your garden with confidence.
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The Lawn Care Products We Actually Recommend Are Finally on Sale for Prime Day – Shop the Deals We'd BuyAmazon Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade your lawn care kit – we've rounded up the deals actually worth your attention, from sprinklers to robot mowers.
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Our Favorite Gardening Essentials Are Finally on Sale for Amazon Prime Day – Shop the Best DealsThese products are all tried, tested, and loved by our Gardening Know How experts. Shop the tools, planters, and garden gear we genuinely use ourselves.
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Amazon Prime DayDon't miss the best garden buys for 2026 with round-ups and expert reviews of everything from tools and lawn care to raised beds and bird camera feeders.
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How to Make Hydrangeas Bloom Pink, Purple, and Blue on the Same Plant – for a Breathtaking Multicolor DisplayWith a few simple soil tweaks, you can influence hydrangea flower color and create a truly unique summer show that looks hand-painted.
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13 Perennial Vegetables You Only Have to Plant Once – But Can Pick Again and Again for Years of Delicious HarvestsPerennial vegetables are the ultimate low-maintenance gardening win. You only have to plant them once, but will yield years of harvests.
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The May Edition: Your Month in the GardenMay is a vibrant month in the garden. From planting summer favourites to harvesting early crops, explore stories to help your garden thrive in late spring.
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ALDI’s New Furniture-Inspired Bird Feeders Are the Cutest Backyard Upgrade This Spring – and at Under $10, They’re Guaranteed to Sell OutWith a whimsical, miniature-world feel, these budget-friendly bird feeders support backyard wildlife while doubling as the cutest garden decor.
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The April Edition: Your Month in the GardenApril is a busy and rewarding month in the garden. From managing new growth to key planting tasks, explore stories to keep your garden on track this spring.
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These 5 Flowering Herbs Make Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Groundcovers – They Smother Weeds and Fill Your Garden With Scent and FlavorSwap bare soil for an aromatic living carpet with these hardworking groundcover herbs that look great, smell amazing, and help keep weeds at bay.
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Growing Orchids in Water – the Easy Solution for Healthy, Well-Hydrated PlantsWatering orchids the right way can be a bit confusing, especially for beginners. But growing orchids in water simplifies the process. Here's how to do it.
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What Your Orchid Really Needs in March – to Trigger Reblooming and Encourage Lush GrowthOrchids can be tricky to get right after winter, but these March tasks make all the difference in restoring healthy growth and getting those all-important flowers.
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I Asked AI to Create a Pruning Calendar – This Prompt Tells Gardeners Exactly How and When to PruneStruggling to know what to prune and when? I used AI to create a bespoke pruning calendar for my garden – and it takes the guesswork out for beginners.
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The March Edition: Your Month in the GardenMarch is one of the most important months in the garden. From pruning to key planting, discover handpicked stories designed to get spring off to a great start.
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How to Grow Carrots – A Complete Guide From Seed to HarvestGrow your own sweet, crunchy carrots with simple techniques that deliver reliable results season after season.
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If Your Poinsettia Is Still Blooming in February, It’s a Keeper – but You Need to Act Now if You Want Flowers Next ChristmasA poinsettia still blooming in February is a good sign – but skip this key task now, and you can forget about seeing those stunning red bracts again.
