Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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How to Revive Heat-Stressed Japanese Maples – Expert-Approved Steps to Restore These Elegant TreesFollow our guide to bring struggling and old trees back to health
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Cool Down Your Sun-Soaked Fence With These 7 Vines – Their Lush Foliage Could Even Shield Your Home From Summer HeatFrom fragrant jasmine to leafy ivy, these vines can shade fences, pergolas and walls, creating cooler, greener spaces during the hottest months of the year
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If Your Patio Is Too Hot to Use in Summer, These 7 Fast-Growing Plants Will Cool It Down With Natural ShadeAs summer temperatures soar, these fast-growing trees, shrubs and climbers will make your yard feel more comfortable
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Help American Robins Beat the Summer Heat – 3 Wildlife-Friendly Tips to Keep Them Happy in Your YardAs summer temperatures continue to climb, American robins can struggle to find the water, shade and food they need to stay healthy
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How to Water Roses in a Heatwave – Keep Them Hydrated to Prevent Wilting and Damage this SummerProfessional gardeners also reveal the watering mistakes to avoid
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Leave These 5 Perennials Blooming for Longer – They Provide Vital Fuel for Migrating Hummingbirds Through Summer and FallAvoid deadheading these plants as they are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds
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Best Plants for Weed-Free Borders – 6 Expert-Approved Perennials and Evergreens That Will Suppress Weeds for GoodInvest in plants that do the hard work for you
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Best Ground Cover Plants to Stop Weeds – 7 Beautiful Varieties That Crowd Out Unwanted GrowthForget endless weeding, and prevent them from taking over the natural way
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Patio Plants That Practically Look After Themselves – 5 Easy Flowers That Withstand Heat, Drought and NeglectThese fuss-free plants are sure to elevate your patio and entertaining space
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6 Beautifully Scented Hedge Plants To Transform Garden Boundaries into Natural, Sensory SurroundsNatural border ideas for scent and color around the perimeter of your plot
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5 Plant-and-Forget Shrubs That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Effortless Picks to Fill Your BordersThese easy-going shrubs thrive on neglect
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5 ‘Set-and-Forget’ Ground Cover Plants That Thrive on Neglect – Effortless Options for Covering Bare Soil BeautifullyVersatile and resilient plants to cover soil fast
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The Best Native Perennials to Stop Weeds – 5 Low-Maintenance Plants That Do the Hard Work for YouPlant experts reveal the best native perennials to suppress weeds and keep borders under control
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5 Climbing Plants That Actually Thrive on a Little Neglect – Easy Vines for Effortless Growth in Spring and SummerThese low-maintenance climbing plants don’t need constant attention to thrive – with just a little care, they’ll grow vigorously, fill your space with greenery, and add effortless charm to your home or garden
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Growing Mulberry Trees in Pots is the Answer to Easy, Homegrown Fruit in Even the Tiniest YardYou can still grow delicious fruits in tiny yards
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5 Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs That Instantly Boost Front Yard Curb AppealShrubs that will keep your front yard fresh and striking all year round
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Growing These 5 Native Perennials is the Best Way of Keeping Weeds Out of Your Yard – And Plant Experts AgreeStop invasive plants taking over your borders
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Essential fall care for rhododendrons and azaleas – expert tips to prepare your shrubs for the colder monthsEverything you need to know about how to care for these spectacular flowering shrubs in the fall
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How to grow shooting star – for a tough yet pretty flowering ground cover that thrives in shady yardsDiscover how to grow shooting star with our expert guide
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How to grow phlox in pots – expert advice for a spectacular patio plant that will erupt with color in summerLearning 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 adoreThis 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 southHelp 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 expertsThese 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
