Gardening Tips & Information
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of Them
Are you constantly waging a war on weeds and struggling to distinguish one from another? Here’s a guide to the most common types of weeds and how to fight them
By Amy Grant
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8 Plants To Propagate In July – Grow Next Year’s Garden Favorites With These Summer Cuttings
Summer is a great time to make cuttings of your favorite plants if you want identical plants that are strong and healthy. Here are the essential plants to propagate in July
By Janey Goulding
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Dahlias Not Blooming? Avoid These 7 Common Dahlia Mistakes To Bring More Flowering Joy With Your Dream Dollies
If you’ve not yet been dazzled by dahlia displays, don’t fret. Dahlias not blooming needn’t be cause for despair – check these dahlia mistakes to put your blooming back on track
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Shade Plant Superstars for Lazy Gardeners – Grow These 5 Shade Plants That Thrive On Neglect For No-Fuss Backyard Beauty
If you’re stretched for time and short on sunny garden spots, make sure you grow some of these shade plants that thrive on neglect. Guaranteed to brighten your day the easy way!
By Janey Goulding
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants Healthy
Tomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
By Amy Grant
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Unexpected Plant Color Combinations – Try These 4 Unusual Color Pairings To Rejuvenate Your Garden Design
Certain combinations of color can transform an everyday planting idea into a visual feast. Here are 4 unexpected plant color combinations to shake up your landscape
By Janey Goulding
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Try These 4 Uses For Orange Peels In The Garden & Transform Fruit Scraps Into Plant Pick-Me-Ups
Don’t bin the remains from your orange harvests – you’d be amazed at what you can do with orange peels in the garden, as we reveal some novel and surprisingly effective tips
By Janey Goulding
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Give Your Herbs A Haircut! 6 Aromatic Edibles That Benefit From Snipping In Summer & Why Trimming The Herbs Matters
Some edible plants are happy tumbling over pots and planters – but for others, trimming the herbs can help. Here are 6 aromatic edibles to snip into shape this summer
By Susan Albert
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Grow A Privacy Screen That Smells Amazing: 6 Fragrant Plant Options For Privacy Screens To Bring Sanctuary To Patios and Balconies
If you want to grow plants to boost privacy and security levels in your growing space, try these fragrant plant options for privacy screens that look and smell divine
By Janey Goulding
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are Best
If your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
By Janey Goulding
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under Control
Don't make this weeding mistake. Properly removing weeds in the garden is critical to keeping them under control. Follow these tips for weeding success.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want A Backyard That's Gorgeous And Dog Friendly? These Chelsea Flower Show-Inspired Tips Are A Must For The Ultimate Dog Garden!
If you’re a gardener who loves dogs and owns your own pooch, here’s some great news. You can easily adapt your space with these great ideas from Monty Don’s Dog Garden
By Janey Goulding
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Climbing Companions You Need To Try: 5 Exquisite Climbing Flowering Plants To Grow Together For Vitality, Support & Better Blooms
Looking for quintessential plants to fill a trellis, fence, pergola, archway or wigwam? Don’t just pick one! Try these dynamic climbing flowering plants to grow together for long lasting benefits
By Janey Goulding
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How To Tell When Figs Are Ripe – Our Fruit Growing Expert Reveals 5 Secrets To The Ultimate Squidgy Fruits
Figs are a gorgeous Mediterranean delicacy but knowing when you can enjoy their squidgy goodness isn’t always clear. Here we explain 5 pointers on how to tell when figs are ripe
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Meet The 5 Night Pollinators You Need To Attract To Make Your Garden Thrive – Plus, How To Keep Them Coming Back For More!
We strive to help bees and butterflies, but night-shift pollinators also provide a vital service. Find out about some of our precious night pollinators, and exactly what brings them to your yard
By Tonya Barnett
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Go Big With Containers In Small Spaces! 5 Easy Hacks For Big Garden Pots In Small Gardens
The temptation with small gardens and patios is to make containers and planting ideas small – but we say go big! Try these practical hacks for beautiful big garden pots in small gardens
By Susan Albert
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Black Magic: Try These 8 Dark Flowering Plants For A Black Flower Garden Filled With Drama
Dark flowers add impact, drama, intensity and sophistication to yards and patios. Create your own black flower garden with some of these floral black beauties
By Tonya Barnett