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Old Washing-Up Sponge: A Quiet Garden Lifesaver for Thirsty Plants
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Long discarded from the kitchen cupboard, a small washing-up sponge can become a quiet lifesaver for thirsty plants when buried...
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Plant Phlox in March for a Summer Fireworks Display of Blooms
Harriet M. Ashford
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Think about summer now: anyone choosing the right perennial in March can fill their borders with a months-long fireworks display...
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Plastic Bottle Trick: Save Your Plants from Disaster
Harriet M. Ashford
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A simple everyday item could save your leafy housemates from disaster. Anyone who looks after houseplants, window boxes or a...
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Mother-in-law, garden gnome and Japanese magnolia: a boundary in the new garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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At last, spring has arrived and there is finally a garden of her own – but instead of a peaceful...
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Coffee Grounds for Hydrangeas: Richer Colours and Healthier Plants
Harriet M. Ashford
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That gentle, slightly hazy light draped the flowers in a filter no Instagram effect could ever recreate. Their colours looked...
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15 robust perennials to transform your garden this spring
Harriet M. Ashford
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After the cold season, a look around the garden often reveals nothing but flat, bare patches. Many people immediately imagine...
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Turn Your Spider Plant into a Living Sculpture with One Simple Trick
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone with an overflowing pot of trailing leaves sitting on a sideboard may not realise the potential it holds. This...
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Monty Don’s March ritual for hydrangeas
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many hydrangeas remain a disappointment despite costly compost. One unobtrusive task in March determines whether the shrub bursts into flower...
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The Ice Cube Trick for Dry Potting Soil
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The soil in the flowerpot looked rich and dark in the morning. By evening, after a long day at the...
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Ivy on Trees and Facades: Benefits, Risks and Proper Care
Harriet M. Ashford
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Behind its glossy leaves lies more than a desire to climb – along with a few surprises. Anyone who likes...
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Roses: 3 March Steps Against Black Spot
Harriet M. Ashford
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When roses become bare in summer and produce only sparse blooms, the cause is often a silent enemy that becomes...
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When to make the first lawn cut: the forsythia signal in spring
Harriet M. Ashford
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Spring is making your fingers itch and the lawnmower is ready – but mowing too early can weaken your lawn...
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How to Prepare Geraniums in January for a Colourful May Balcony
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While most balconies appear dormant in January, certain neighbours somehow have geraniums spilling over by May. Their advantage begins now....
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Clean a slippery patio after winter with household vinegar
Harriet M. Ashford
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After winter, a patio at home can quickly turn into a green skating rink – but an inexpensive kitchen staple...
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Why Wild Garlic Leaves Look Pale or Striped in March
Harriet M. Ashford
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Among lush, green leaves, you may suddenly spot plants with white stripes, washed-out patches or yellowish areas. Many people immediately...
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How the March P-K trick gives Agapanthus taller, stronger flower stems
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Plenty of keen gardeners are puzzled in summer when their Agapanthus produces short, wobbly flower stems - or even a...
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Beautiful Garden Plants That Can Become a Problem Over Time
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many people dream of a garden packed with beautiful plants, yet some species that seem harmless at first can become...
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How to Clean Patio Stains With Vinegar Without Pressure Washing
Harriet M. Ashford
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The year’s first warm Sunday arrived, and Jess walked outside with a coffee before stopping abruptly at the patio’s edge....
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Why Some Gardens Feel Effortless
Harriet M. Ashford
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A few streets from your home, there may be a garden that seems lifted straight from a magazine. The lawn...
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Sow Nasturtiums from March: Transform Your Vegetable Patch
Harriet M. Ashford
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Experienced gardeners once swore by it, and many amateur gardeners have forgotten it – yet anyone who sows it from...
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Penjing: China’s living miniature landscapes
Harriet M. Ashford
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People seeing Penjing for the first time often instinctively think of bonsai. On closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that...
