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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...
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How Hanging Plastic Caps Protect Vegetable Produce from Birds
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing vegetables and plants at home calls for protection against small intruders that target tender shoots. Creatively hanging plastic caps...
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Tree Trunk Signs to Watch Before Leaf Changes Appear
Harriet M. Ashford
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The tree trunk can show important warning signs before more noticeable changes appear in the leaves. Alterations to the bark,...
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 review: the ultimate 4×4 robotic lawn mower
Harriet M. Ashford
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Four wheel motors, a 360°-scanning 3D LiDAR, two AI-powered cameras, the ability to tackle slopes of up to 80%, and...
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How to Restore Dry, Yellow Grass After Drought
Harriet M. Ashford
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A dull, yellowed appearance in the garden after several intense weeks of drought can quickly worry many homeowners. However, understanding...
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Build a Retaining Wall from Concrete Bags: A Practical Garden Guide
Harriet M. Ashford
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A slipping slope, crumbling bank or unstable terrace: many gardens need support – yet hardly anyone fancies formwork, a mess...
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The Best Companion Plants for Peonies
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone who has stood before a large peony border in May or June is unlikely to forget the sight. The...
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How to Reuse a Margarine Tub for Home Gardening
Harriet M. Ashford
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Once empty, margarine tubs can be given a practical new purpose by people who grow plants at home. Provided the...
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Chickens to Keep Snakes Out of the Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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As soon as temperatures rise, many people in rural areas know the feeling: snakes suddenly begin appearing in the garden....
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Fragrant Climbers for Full Sun in Summer
Harriet M. Ashford
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Creating a pleasant outdoor space in summer begins with choosing the right ornamental plants. Growing fragrant climbers can turn sun-drenched...
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Rosemary and Bay Leaf Water Sprayed at the Entrance: What It Is For
Harriet M. Ashford
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Rosemary and bay leaf water sprayed at the entrance is a popular household tip, used chiefly to create a herbal...
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Why an Orchid Has Healthy Leaves but Does Not Flower
Harriet M. Ashford
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An orchid may have green, firm, seemingly healthy leaves yet go for months without producing flowers. This does not automatically...
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Tough Perennials for a Low-Maintenance Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many keen gardeners know the pattern: planting with enthusiasm in spring, finding everything dried out by high summer, then starting...
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How to Make a Watering Can from Recycled Packaging
Harriet M. Ashford
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A sturdy container can take on a second purpose in the garden, becoming a watering can made from recycled packaging...
