Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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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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Lidl's New $30 Planter Box With Trellis is a Garden Steal – But Don't Overlook This Important Detail if You Want Climbers to ThriveIt’s a great-value buy, but success depends on how you use it – get the setup right, and it can support healthy, productive climbers.
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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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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.
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The February Edition: Your Month in the GardenFebruary in the garden is all about getting ready for the season ahead. Explore our handpicked stories – from early planting ideas to the late-winter jobs that make spring easier.
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10 Bewitching Blue Flowers That Look Almost Unreal – Start Them From Seed This Winter for a Long Summer of ColorGive your garden a head start on summer with rare blue blooms that look almost too vivid to be real – all grown easily from seed indoors in winter.
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Confused About Pruners? These Are the Only 3 Types You Really NeedIf every pair of pruners looks the same to you, you’re not alone. This guide explains the three essential types most gardeners need – and when to use each one.
