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Nasturtiums: The Trend Flower of 2026 for Beds, Balconies and Vegetable Gardens
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners are tearing up their old planting plans – a long-underestimated flower is taking over beds, balconies and...
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Vanilla flower for the garden: the perfect choice to fragrance your outdoor space
Harriet M. Ashford
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The search for the perfect flower to fragrance the garden has been growing among residents in different parts of the...
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Banana Peels for Roses: The Spring Trick for More Flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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When people think about their roses in spring, pruning, a watering can and perhaps a bag of specialist fertiliser from...
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Dried Iris and Tulip Leaves: Free Mulch for Earlier Strawberry Harvests
Harriet M. Ashford
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Across the country, amateur gardeners are now pulling faded leaves from borders, cutting back spring-flowering plants and carrying bags of...
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How to grow bougainvillea in pots for a colourful balcony
Harriet M. Ashford
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Creating a flower-filled balcony is easier when you choose a plant suited to outdoor conditions. The beautiful bougainvillea is an...
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Natural Oils to Keep Wasps Away From Balconies and Terraces
Harriet M. Ashford
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Enjoying meals outdoors on balconies and terraces calls for effective ways to keep unwanted insects at bay. Using particular aromatic...
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Vegetable Garden in April: What to Sow for a Better Summer Harvest
Harriet M. Ashford
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April can mean the difference between a meagre plate and a generous bowl in the vegetable garden – sow the...
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Desert Rose Care: How to Grow a Healthy Ornamental Plant at Home
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing ornamental plants at home brings great pleasure and beauty to the family setting. The renowned desert rose stands out...
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How to Organise Seeds Using Paper Envelopes
Harriet M. Ashford
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When planting time came around again, Clara opened the box where she kept her seeds and spotted the issue: small...
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Calibrachoa in pots: an easy way to brighten your balcony
Harriet M. Ashford
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Calibrachoa, often called the mini-petunia, brings together prolific blooms, trailing growth and strong suitability for pots and window boxes. It...
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Pruning Lavender Correctly Can Almost Double Its Lifespan
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners are puzzled: a few years ago, their lavender was a perfect violet cushion; now a scruffy brush...
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Food Tin Drip Irrigation: A Simple Garden Watering System
Harriet M. Ashford
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Among empty food tins, coffee grounds and discarded packaging, there is often more potential than daily life suggests. One amateur...
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How to Remove Ant Nests in the Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Getting rid of ant nests in the garden takes more than levelling the soil or blocking the visible opening. The...
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Cow's-Foot Tree: Planting, Roots and Flowering
Harriet M. Ashford
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The cow's-foot tree is the common name for several species in the Bauhinia genus. It has qualities that make it...
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How to Turn an Old Drawer for Growing Herbs into a Planter
Harriet M. Ashford
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An old drawer for growing herbs can be repurposed as a planter, giving unused furniture a practical new life. This...
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Robin nesting site: a terracotta pot for the garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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If you have a robin in your garden, you will know the scene: it boldly hops between the flowerbeds, perches...
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Clean Your Terrace Naturally: Five Household Remedies for Spring
Harriet M. Ashford
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After the first warm days of the year, stepping out onto the terrace can come as a shock: what looked...
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Why Your Peace Lily Really Is Not Flowering
Harriet M. Ashford
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What is really behind it? Anyone who owns a peace lily (botanically Spathiphyllum, also commonly called a “peace lily”) will...
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Wood Ash in the Garden: The Only Two Places It Helps
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners enthusiastically scatter fireplace ash over their beds – without realising they may be doing more harm than...
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Mexican Sage: How It Attracts Hummingbirds and Pollinators
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing plants that produce abundant nectar is an excellent way to turn gardens into spaces teeming with life. The presence...
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How a Self-Watering Pot with a Wick Works
Harriet M. Ashford
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A self-watering pot with a wick keeps the water reservoir separate from the growing medium, using capillary action to move...
