Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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How to grow phlox in pots – expert advice for a spectacular patio plant that will erupt with color in summer
Learning how to grow phlox in pots is a good idea for adding color to your displays
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How to grow golden Alexander – for a native North American wildflower with electric acid-yellow blooms that pollinators adore
This native bloom will inject pops of yellow into your borders
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7 tubular flowers to never deadhead in September – these plants are a late-summer lifeline for migrating hummingbirds on their epic journey south
Help migrating hummingbirds this month by putting the shears back in the shed
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5 hedge plants that thrive on neglect – these easy-going and beautiful boundary shrubs love to be ignored, say garden experts
These fuss-free hedge plants are sure to elevate the perimeter of your plot
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7 plants to never prune in September – a professional gardener's take on the flowers and shrubs not to trim (or risk killing them)
Keep the pruning shears in the garden shed this month, or risk damaging these popular plants
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Is it necessary to deadhead sweet William? Expert advice for thriving flowers that look good all summer long
Keep your flower beds in tip-top shape through to the fall
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As a horticulturalist, these are the 7 plants I'm adding to pots this September – top perennials, grasses and ferns for instant joy and color in your fall garden
September is the perfect time to breathe fresh life into your container garden
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How to grow abelia – for a tough yet pretty flowering shrub that will thrive in darker borders and shady yards
Abelia shrubs will illuminate partially shaded borders with charming pink blooms
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How and when to fertilize olive trees – for healthy evergreen growth and a bumper harvest of fruits year after year
While they are tough, these evergreen trees can benefit from an application of feed every now and then
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Take cuttings of these flowers in September before it's too late – 7 pretty plants to propagate now before fall arrives
Double your collection of shrubs and perennials for free this month
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A garden at the edge of everything – how Alan Calpe and Christopher Crawford grew a Catskills mountainside sanctuary where wilderness and cultivation happily coexist
Garden Diaries: In 2016, the founders of Gardenheir purchased a home in Windham, New York, where they have since been working collaboratively with the land, building a garden that sings in tune with the surrounding Catskills landscape
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How to grow hummingbird mint in pots – expert advice for a fuss-free patio plant that bees, birds and butterflies adore
If you want to inject a little bit of color and scent into your pot displays, look no further than hummingbird mint
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Snakes in your yard? Here's what it says about your garden (plus experts reveal how to reduce serpent numbers)
Snakes sunbathing on a garden path can be a worrisome sight, but having them might not be all bad news
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How to grow creeping phlox – for a resilient and pretty flowering ground cover that will illuminate backyard borders
Creeping phlox is an impactful and easy-to-grow ground cover plant
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How and when to fertilize fig trees – for lush growth and a bounty of fruit every summer
These impressive fruiting trees can benefit from the occasional application of feed
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How to grow the Canary creeper – for a yellow-flowering climber that will prove irresistible to migrating hummingbirds
Growing the Canary creeper is an easy way to fill your outside space with zingy yellow blooms
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How to create a hummingbird border – expert advice to transform your plot into a wildlife-friendly sanctuary
These simple actions will make your yard attractive to native hummingbirds
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Why do hummingbirds fight? Wildlife experts answer this age-old question – plus we reveal how you can keep the peace in your yard
Hummingbirds can be fiercely territorial, but there are ways to lessen disputes
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Evergreen shade plants can instantly illuminate dark corners of a yard – 5 expert recommendations for hard-working shrubs
Shady gardens can be a challenge, but these evergreens can inject some color
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How to grow flossflower – for a tough but pretty flowering plant that will ward off mosquitoes during summer
Purple flossflowers can help keep biting insects out of your yard
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How to grow olive trees in pots – for an unfussy, evergreen container plant that will practically grow itself
Growing olive trees in pots can help to add color and structure to any-sized yard
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How to fertilize coneflowers – what I do as a professional gardener for long-lasting showstopping flowers
Feeding coneflowers can help to give your plants a boost during summer
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How to take evergreen magnolia cuttings – late summer is the best time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more magnolia trees for free
If you have a large Southern magnolia (or other evergreen species), August is a good time to take cuttings
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'I have tried everything to stop deer destroying my garden' – 10,000+ reviews say this $49 motion-activated sprinkler is the 'only thing that works'
If deer have been invading your borders this year, the Orbit 62100 motion-activated sprinkler might just be your best option
