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Chelsea Chop: How English Borders Stay in Bloom Until October
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners know the familiar disappointment: a firework display of flowers in July, followed by little more than green...
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Pink Apple Snail Eggs in the Garden: A Serious Warning
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners dismiss them as one of nature’s oddities – and in doing so, miss a serious threat. Anyone...
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Cooked Corn for Phalaenopsis: The Surprising Root Booster for New Flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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An entirely unremarkable kitchen leftover could make a surprising difference. Many people throw away their Phalaenopsis once the final flower...
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Raspberry Cup Trick: More Raspberries From Your Bush
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners make the same mistake in spring – and miss out on a huge number of raspberries that...
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Oleander: Why Cold Tap Water Can Kill Your Plant After Winter
Harriet M. Ashford
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Oleander is widely regarded as a rewarding Mediterranean flowering star for balconies and patios. Many owners take particular care of...
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Turn an Old Clay Teapot into a Robin Nest
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many garden owners buy costly nest boxes, only to be disappointed when no bird moves in. Yet a simple trick...
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Three hardy exotic plants for a tropical-feel mini garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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With three remarkably hardy exotic plants, you can bring a holiday atmosphere to even the tiniest garden. Many homeowners stick...
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This Old Trick Keeps Spiders Away With Lavender, Mint and Basil
Harriet M. Ashford
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This old trick is currently making a comeback. As temperatures rise and windows are left open for longer, the same...
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Fertilise Oleander with Coffee Grounds for More Flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many keen gardeners know the situation: the oleander looks healthy and keeps producing new leaves, yet there are barely any...
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Asian hornet nests: how to spot them early around your home and garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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At first glance, everything seems peaceful: the sun is appearing and the lawn is calling. Yet high up beneath the...
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The 3-Second Pin Trick to Rescue Drooping Tulips
Harriet M. Ashford
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A remarkably simple trick can have them standing proudly upright again within seconds. Many amateur gardeners give up after the...
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Planting Potatoes: The Right Depth for a Bigger Harvest
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners spend money on varieties and fertiliser – yet the real yield booster sits just a few centimetres...
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Cayenne Pepper Against Flies and Ants: A Natural Home Remedy
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone who does not want to spray a chemical cocktail around their home often reaches, somewhat helplessly, for cloths, scented...
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Black Spots on Roses: Three Essential March Jobs for Healthy Plants
Harriet M. Ashford
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When rose leaves turn yellow in summer, bare shoots remain and the flowers seem undersized, the cause is often an...
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Evergreen Honeysuckle: Transform Your Front Garden from April
Harriet M. Ashford
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After a grey winter, the front garden often looks bleak – but from April, a single well-chosen climbing plant can...
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10 Summer Tubers That Transform Your Garden by Midsummer
Harriet M. Ashford
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After winter, everything can look grey and bare – but a few unassuming tubers can transform your garden completely by...
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6 Cheap Low-Maintenance Plants for Beginner Gardens
Harriet M. Ashford
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Yes, it is possible – provided you choose the right plants. Many beginners stand bewildered in front of the plant...
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Lawn scarifying in spring: avoid these costly mistakes
Harriet M. Ashford
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After a wet winter, a lawn can often resemble a greenish sponge: soft underfoot, patchy and covered in moss. This...
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Paulownia: The Fast-Growing Emperor Tree for Shade and Purple Flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners want rapid shade and dramatic flowers without introducing an invasive bamboo problem. This is where the Paulownia...
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Growing Supermarket Garlic in Your Garden: Simple Rules for Success
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone who enjoys cooking will almost always keep garlic at home. It appears less often in the garden, however, usually...
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Leaves as Natural Frost Protection for Beds and Containers
Harriet M. Ashford
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Year after year, sub-zero temperatures work their way into beds and containers – yet the best frost protection is often...
