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Epsom salt for lawns: how the £1 trick works before summer
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many lawns look tired after winter – but an inexpensive bath product from the chemist’s shelf is said to get...
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Vipers in the Garden: Three Plants That Attract Snakes from Mid-March
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners welcome the milder temperatures and fresh greenery of March. What many overlook is that this is also...
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Money tree in March: the crucial care change for strong growth
Harriet M. Ashford
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After its winter rest, the money tree begins to stir in March – but without one crucial change in care,...
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Mobile garden for renters: take your plants when you move
Harriet M. Ashford
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Moving home repeatedly, but too attached to your plants? With a cleverly designed rental garden, you will not have to...
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Lawn in March: Iron Sulphate for Lush Green Grass
Harriet M. Ashford
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When winter leaves your lawn looking tired and patchy, one simple step in March can determine whether it becomes lush...
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Easter Cactus Not Flowering: The Winter Care Mistake
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many indoor gardeners ask the same question: their Easter cactus comes through winter in excellent condition, yet the hoped-for display...
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Prevent Black Spot on Roses: 3 Simple March Steps
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone who wants vigorous, flowering roses in summer rather than brown, bare shoots needs to plan a few targeted jobs...
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Bergenia: the hardy ground cover that suppresses weeds
Harriet M. Ashford
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An unobtrusive perennial can put a surprisingly effective stop to the weed problem in the garden. Many amateur gardeners know...
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Venomous Vipers in the Garden: What to Do from March
Harriet M. Ashford
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With the first mild days of March, the garden comes alive – and not only with flowers and bees, but...
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Microclover for Bare Lawn Patches: The Simple Garden Trick
Harriet M. Ashford
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Garden frustration? Bare, brown patches in the lawn do not have to be inevitable – one simple trick can get...
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Old Washing-Up Sponge: A Quiet Garden Lifesaver for Thirsty Plants
Harriet M. Ashford
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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
Harriet M. Ashford
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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...
