Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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I'm a professional gardener, and I have a growing trick will triple your cosmos flowers this summer – for bumper blooms without buying any more plants
This simple growing trick is guaranteed to give you more cosmos flowers
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I'm a professional gardener, here to help you snap up discounts on all things outdoor at Amazon – don't miss out on the perfect summer with our favorite outdoor deals
From must-have pruning tools to chic outdoor furniture and accessories, I'm tracking the best Amazon outdoor deals so you don't have to
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How to fertilize sweet peas – expert advice from a professional gardener for long-lasting, fragrant flowers this summer
Feeding your sweet peas will help to extend the floral show
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Plants that flower twice – 5 game-changing picks for long-lasting, colorful blooms that do the hard work for you
Twice the blooms; half the effort
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I am desperate to find out what is digging up my flowerbeds – and this $50 buy that I can set up in 2 minutes might just have the answer
Unwanted visitors to your yard after dark? This wildlife camera is the gadget you need
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Tackling topiary or overgrown hedges in July? This $40 cordless mini trimmer is a steal – I doubt it’ll stay in stock for long
Perfect for topiary touch-ups or summer shrub control, this Workpro mini hedge trimmer is a gardener’s best friend
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Need patio plants for instant summer color? Here are my 7 go-to fast-growing flowers to buy right now for joyful pot displays
These patio flowers to plant in July are easy to find and simple to grow, perfect for injecting immediate color into your yard
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Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free)
Forget pricey fertilizers, this ancient approach is making a comeback
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These $15 bestselling Fiskars pruners are a must-buy this Prime Day – they make deadheading so easy, and will keep your patio plants in tip-top shape
Effective and lightweight, these Fiskars deadheading snips are currently 21% off
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How to take honeysuckle cuttings – July is the perfect time to propagate this fragrant climber, and grow more plants for free
Double your climbing plant collection at zero cost
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If your dahlias are being destroyed by earwigs, this simple, chemical-free hack will keep them away – so you can enjoy perfect flowers all season
Tried-and-tested by professional gardeners, this all-natural trick will save your prized flowers this summer
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Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends
After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the year ahead
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I gardened professionally for a decade, and if I were starting my garden from scratch, these are the 7 game-changing plants I'd begin with
As a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to start a garden
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These invasive ground covers became a planting nightmare – 5 species I’ll never grow again, and what I'd choose instead as a professional gardener
After several years as a gardener, these are the thuggish ground covers I’ll never plant again
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You don’t need to ditch your old, blunt pruners – this $16 sharpening stone will transform them in seconds (and it’s what pro gardeners use)
From zinnia deadheading to rose trimming, blunt blades make pruning harder than it needs to be
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Best viburnum companion plants – 5 perfect plants to pair with your favorite flowering shrubs this year
Show off your viburnum shrubs with these impactful companion plants
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How to grow Japanese forest grass – for an elegant problem-solver plant that thrives in shady borders
With arching green blades, Japanese forest grass brings texture and movement to challenging dark corners
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I’ve dealt with invasive and ugly shrubs as a professional gardener – these are the 5 shrubs I'll never grow again, and what I'd choose instead
In my opinion, these vigorous and unsightly shrubs are best avoided
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Plant these 7 fast-growing annuals now for copious blooms in late summer and throughout fall, as recommended by a professional gardener
Low-effort but high-impact, these flowers will bring plenty of joy and color to your yard
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When is the best time to prune roses? Follow these simple timing rules for the best blooms from your garden stalwarts
Timing is crucial when pruning roses, and doing so at the right moment will produce a healthy plant and a profusion of blooms
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Best evergreens to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved shrubs to keep problem plants out of your yard
These evergreen ground covers and shrubs will help reduce the amount of time you spend weeding
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Scents that mosquitoes hate – 9 expert recommendations for fragrant mosquito-repellent plants to grow in your yard
Adding one or two plants with scents that deter mosquitoes to your patio is a must this summer
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If you're done weeding with a sore back or bad knees, this 5-star tool is a genius way to tackle weeds this summer (no bending or kneeling required)
At just $34, this long-handled weeder is a bargain that can ease your knee and back trouble when toiling in the yard
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How to grow salvia in pots – for a low-fuss patio perennial that flowers non-stop all summer long
Salvia plants are some of the easiest perennials to grow in pots
