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How to kill yellow jackets – expert advice on banishing stinging insects
Yellow jackets are aggressive and their stings can be harmful. This is the lowdown on putting an end to their presence
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should I deadhead yarrow? Gardening experts share their knowhow for more blooms
Get the lowdown on whether it’s worthwhile to add deadheading yarrow to your gardening maintenance to-do list. We asked garden experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What is meadowscaping? And why this 'new' garden trend is so valuable
Swapping a manicured lawn for a wilder landscape is a huge trend – but what’s involved and should you join in?
By Sarah Warwick Published
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12 fall front door decor ideas – for a stylish seasonal display
From classic pumpkins to cozy area rugs, fall planters and decorative wreaths, style your front door to perfection this fall with our inspiring decor ideas
By Ruth Doherty Last updated
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How to deadhead marigolds – in 3 easy steps
Tidy up your summer pots and flower beds with this expert advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to keep lupines blooming – simple ways to encourage extra flowers
Enjoy lupine flowers for longer with these tactics recommended by gardening professionals
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to prune red hot pokers – according to gardening experts
Does your kniphofia need a tidy? This guide will help you get the best results
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to harvest peony seeds – and sow new plants for your garden
Fill your yard with more of these fabulous flowers by collecting peony seeds this fall – it's easier than you might expect
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to propagate rhododendron – expert ways to cultivate new plants
Discover the alternatives for propagating rhododendron to enjoy more bold blooms in the backyard
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best coneflower varieties – 15 pretty echinaceas for versatile daisy planting
Choose from 15 appealing coneflower varieties and transform beds, borders, containers and pathways with a prairie planting favorite
By Camilla Phelps Published
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How to propagate polka dot plants
Polka dot plants can be successfully propagated in soil or water
By Drew Swainston Published
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Do backyard pools need to be fenced? The experts weigh in
Adding a barrier around your pool is a crucial safety feature – and often mandatory by law
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow and care for oxalis – expert tips for false shamrocks
Check out our experts’ tips to grow and care for oxalis – or false shamrock – so that it stays healthy all year round
By Zia Allaway Published
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When and how to fertilize pumpkins – expert tips for giving the right nutrients at the right time
Pumpkins benefit hugely from being fed extra nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium at specific times of the plant’s development
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to propagate bougainvillea – 2 expert methods to try
Fallen for this vibrantly colored climber? You'll be pleased to know you can propagate bougainvillea. Check out these ways to create new vines without expense
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Why are my cucumbers turning yellow? 7 reasons fruits are the wrong color and how to fix it
Yellow cucumbers are undesirable and best sent to compost rather than the salad bowl
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to propagate lucky bamboo – grow new plants for your home
Lucky bamboo can be propagated from a cutting. Discover how to do it successfully with our expert guide, and multiply your plants easily
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to create a wildflower front yard – 5 steps for a vibrant and eco-friendly entrance
Try a more natural approach for the front of your plot with this advice, from plant suggestions to design ideas and more
By Holly Crossley Published
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10 of the best plants to cover a shed – inspirational ideas to make planting (not timber) the focus of attention
Enhance a wooden shed by surrounding and covering the exterior with pretty planting to turn it into an eye-catching addition to your backyard
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Hoya plant care – and how to grow this pretty house plant
Discover how to keep your hoyas in top condition year-round with our experts’ guide to their care and best-practice growing tips
By Zia Allaway Published
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How to grow honeydew melons from seed – for a great crop
Discover all you need to know to be able to grow and harvest delicious honeydew melons
By Drew Swainston Published
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Pelargonium cuttings – how to propagate bedding geraniums
Want to take pelargonium cuttings to boost your flower beds? Our expert guide to this easy way of making more summer blooms will tell you how
By Ruth Hayes Published
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How to grow thyme indoors – expert tips for flourishing herbs in a sunny window
Learn how to give thyme the right location, soil, and watering regime to keep plants happy and healthy indoors
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to harvest coneflower seeds – for more fabulous flowers next year
Collecting echinacea seeds is an easy way to grow new blooms for free
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why are my hydrangeas wilting? The answers and the solutions from the experts
Discover the reasons why the beautiful blooms of hydrangeas wilt and what you can do about it
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Are olive trees drought-tolerant? Experts reveal the resilience of olives – and how to have the best watering regime
Established olive trees are very resilient to dry conditions, but will benefit from deep and infrequent watering during periods of drought
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to propagate lupines – expert advice on making new plants
Discover the ways to propagate lupines and boost the number of these beautiful blooms in your yard
By Sarah Warwick Published
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When to pick cayenne peppers – experts explain the signs that tell you they're ripe
Cayenne peppers are best picked when perfectly ripe, so spotting when they ready to be harvested is important for cooks and gardeners alike
By Lola Houlton Published
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How to propagate string of turtles – for more of these popular, trailing houseplants
The experts share their tips on how to propagate string of turtles, so you can make more of these beautiful, trailing plants for your home
By Holly Crossley Published